- By Priyanka Koul
- Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
School,Bank Holiday In Bihar: As Bihar awaits the results of the Assembly Elections 2025, several schools across the state are set to remain closed on Friday, November 14, when the vote counting takes place. The decision comes as part of administrative measures to ensure smooth and secure election operations.
According to official directives, schools designated as polling stations or those located near counting centers will stay closed. The Election Commission has also declared the day a paid holiday for eligible voters, allowing citizens to participate freely in the democratic process.
In Patna district, the District Election Officer-cum-District Magistrate has ordered all schools to remain closed to facilitate traffic management and maintain public order during the counting process. The main counting center for the district will be A.N. College, Patna, where counting will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday. The process will cover all 14 assembly constituencies in the district.
बिहार विधान सभा आम निर्वाचन, 2025 के अवसर पर पटना जिलान्तर्गत सभी 14 निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए मतगणना दिनांक 14 नवम्बर, 2025 को पूर्वाह्न 8.00 बजे से ए.एन. कॉलेज, पटना में होना निर्धारित है। यातायात प्रबन्धन, लोक सुविधा एवं जनहित के दृष्टिकोण से पटना जिला के सभी विद्यालयों में 14…
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To ensure security, special arrangements have been made around A.N. College and nearby areas, with restrictions on vehicle movement expected throughout the day.
Similar directives have been issued in Muzaffarpur, where all government and private schools, as well as coaching institutes within the Municipal Corporation area and adjoining Bochahan and Mushhari blocks, will remain closed on Friday. Local authorities say the step has been taken “in public interest” to enable a smooth counting process.
Will Banks Remain Open Or Closed On Vote Counting Day In Bihar?
No, banks in Bihar will not be closed tomorrow, November 14, 2025, as it is a working day and there are no public holidays scheduled. Banks in Bihar will operate according to their normal business hours.
The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 were held in two phases, on November 6 and November 11, covering all 243 constituencies across the state. Results will be declared after the completion of counting on November 14.