Bihar assembly elections
As soon as the results of Bihar Assembly elections 2025 come, it will be decided who will be the next Chief Minister and which party will come to power. But this time the election story is not limited to just parties and castes. The biggest change has been seen in the role of women voters and youth. This is the reason why now the election results seem to revolve around these voters.
Increasing power of women voters
In the past decades, elections in Bihar were often based on caste equations and old alliances. But in 2025, women played a decisive role. Election Commission figures show that in many areas the female voting percentage has been equal to or more than that of men (up to 60% in some places).
Government schemes such as free bicycles, scholarships and cash benefits for women have directly linked them to the political process. It can be said that now women are not just a supporting voter group but have become a decisive force.
Growing influence of young voters
A large part of the population of Bihar is below 35 years of age. Young voters voting for the first and second time have expectations from political parties regarding employment, education and opportunities. This time the parties have focused on MY i.e. ‘Women-Youth’.
Change beyond caste and religion
The electoral influence of Muslims and Yadavs (MY) still exists, but its form has changed. Now parties are emphasizing not only on the basis of caste or religion, but on welfare schemes, employment and education. The growing influence of women and youth has balanced the importance of old social and political identities.
These factors are determining the voting pattern
Both women and youth want stability, opportunity and security. For them, governance should not just mean symbolic representation, but direct benefits. This is why parties are now emphasizing development, welfare and employment in their agenda. This change not only reflects the preferences of voters, but is also reshaping political strategies.
Party strategies and changes
This time all the major parties have made women and youth voters the center of their campaign. The ruling coalition gave prominence to women’s welfare and scholarship schemes, while the opposition parties are talking about employment of youth and stopping migration. At the same time, the number of women representatives in the list of candidates has also increased.