As Bihar prepares for its 2025 Legislative Assembly Elections, every vote becomes a voice of change. In the world’s largest democracy, participation is power — each ballot cast shapes governance, strengthens democracy, and builds a future rooted in equality, accountability, and progress

As Bihar approaches its 2025 Legislative Assembly Elections, its people find themselves at a key turning point. This is not merely a contest for seats; it is about defining the course of governance, progress, and public responsibility in one of India’s most dynamic and youthful states.

The vote of each individual is important in a democracy as big and diverse as ours. Victory margins in most constituencies in India have been as low as a few hundred votes. The democratic process will be fair, strong, and credible with the involvement of every citizen. over 7.4 crore registered voters in Bihar will have a chance to cast their ballots to influence the future of the state and, therefore, the effectiveness and vitality of the democratic process in India.

The Commission has also undertaken a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls to ensure accuracy, transparency, and inclusion. This constant revision of the voter list ensures that all eligible citizens, irrespective of their gender, geographical location, or social background, are able to exercise their franchise fairly. People are advised to check their information on the Voter Helpline App or National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP) ahead of the polling day.

The Heartbeat of Indian democracy

The democracy of India is not measured by the number of registered voters but by the number of individuals who come out to vote. The 2019 General Elections were historic because India registered the highest turnout of 67.4 per cent. The 2020 Assembly elections in Bihar recorded a turnout of approximately 57 per cent, which was encouraging as well as promising for higher participation.

The vote is not merely a right but also a duty, and it is not only legal but also moral. Whenever a citizen decides to cast their ballot, they reaffirm the desire to be democratic and to share in the decision-making process.........

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