The political landscape of Alinagar assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed intense electoral activity as voters cast their ballots on November 6, 2025. This crucial seat forms part of the broader Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that determined the fate of 243 assembly segments across the state.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested for the Alinagar seat, representing major political parties and alliances. Maithili Thakur carried the Bharatiya Janata Party's banner, while Binod Mishra represented the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The Jan Suraaj Party fielded Biplaw Kumar Choudhary as their candidate.
Other significant contenders included Chandu Chaudhary, Ganesh Choudhary, Hari Lal Sharma, Navijan Ansari, Nooruddin Zangi, Rajipal Jha, Saifuddin Ahmed, Sanjay Kumar Jha, and Sitambar Sharma, all competing as independent or smaller party candidates.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last assembly elections, Mishri Lal Yadav of the VSIP secured victory by a narrow margin of 3,101 votes. The RJD's Binod Mishra finished as runner-up with 57,981 votes, setting the stage for a potential rematch in the 2025 elections.
Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% this election cycle, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The electoral battle primarily featured two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners.
Electoral Significance and Broader Implications
The Alinagar constituency results hold particular importance in determining the balance of power in the Bihar legislative assembly. With multiple strong candidates in contention, the outcome was expected to reflect the shifting political dynamics in the region.
As counting commenced, political observers closely monitored whether the incumbent party would retain the seat or if opposition forces would make significant gains. The results from Alinagar were anticipated to influence government formation discussions and future political alignments in the state.
The election commission ensured transparent counting processes across all constituencies, with strict security measures in place to maintain law and order during the result declaration period.
