Will Bihar Voters Choose Development Again? - HM Amit Shah

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Key Takeaways
- Voter engagement is crucial for a successful election.
- Development-focused policies are being emphasized by leaders.
- Electoral roll revisions could influence voter turnout.
- Peaceful conduct is a priority for the Election Commission.
- Bihar's future is at stake in these elections.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his congratulations to the voters of Bihar following the announcement of the Assembly election schedule. He expressed his belief that the electorate will once more opt for development-oriented politics this time around.
Shah's remarks were made on X shortly after the Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed that the Bihar Assembly elections will take place in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the results due on November 14.
The Union Home Minister stated, “The Election Commission has declared the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Congratulations to the citizens of Bihar for this significant democratic event.”
He emphasized, “Under Modi Ji's leadership, the NDA government has lifted Bihar from the clutches of Jungle Raj and redirected it towards development and effective governance. Today, Bihar is experiencing remarkable transformations across various sectors, including welfare for the underprivileged, infrastructure, healthcare, and education.”
“I am completely confident that the people of Bihar will once again prioritize developmental politics in this election. #BiharElections2025,” HM Shah added.
Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, described the Bihar elections as “the mother of all elections.”
He assured Bihar voters that the elections would not only be exemplary and smooth but also the most peaceful, thanks to a focused approach to maintaining law and order.
The upcoming Assembly elections in 2025 will be the first conducted in the eastern state following the comprehensive revision of the electoral rolls under a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which resulted in a final voters’ list of 7.43 crore electors, including 14 lakh first-time voters.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar also provided insights into the SIR timeline, which was undertaken after a 22-year gap, noting that the final electoral roll has been shared with all political parties.
“The window for making corrections to the electoral rolls remains open until 10 days before candidates file their nomination papers for the upcoming elections,” he stated.
The ECI has also scheduled November 11 for bye-elections in eight Assembly constituencies across Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha, with results to be revealed on November 14.