The youngest state in India is going to polls | Number Theory

ByAbhishek Jha,
Updated on: Oct 16, 2025 09:39 am IST

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Bihar will vote in two phases on 6 and 11 November. With nominations in full swing, the political attention is focused on the dynamics within and between parties in the two major alliances in the state. However, Bihar is unique in at least one way compared to the rest of the country: it is the youngest state in the country. This fact has implications for how political choices and memory can play a role in these elections. Here are four charts which explain this in detail.

People wait for their turn to vote during the 2024 general elections in Bihar.(AP File)
People wait for their turn to vote during the 2024 general elections in Bihar.(AP File)
The youngest state in India is going to polls
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