Amarpur Assembly Constituency: High-Stakes Battle in Bihar Elections 2025
The political fate of Amarpur Assembly constituency in Bihar hangs in balance as counting of votes progresses for the 2025 state elections. This crucial seat went to polls on November 11, 2025, during the second phase of Bihar's 243-seat Vidhan Sabha elections.
Key Candidates in the Fray
The Amarpur constituency witnesses a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates vying for victory. The main contenders include Jayant Raj from the JD(U), who is the sitting MLA and defending champion. He faces competition from Sujata Vaidya representing the Jan Suraaj Party and Jitendra Singh from the Indian National Congress.
Other candidates in the electoral battle include Anil Kumar Singh (NCP), Md Zakir Hossain (AAP), and several independent candidates including Mohammad Furkan, Naresh Chandra Yadvendu, Nazrana Praween, Ritesh Kumar Jha, Roshan Kumar Singh, and Tripuranand Yadav.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the last Assembly elections, JD(U)'s Jayant Raj secured victory by a narrow margin of 3,114 votes. The Congress candidate Jitendra Singh finished as runner-up with 51,194 votes, making this contest particularly intriguing as both main contenders face each other once again.
The constituency has seen consistent political activity with Janardan Manjhi emerging victorious in both 2010 and 2015 elections before Jayant Raj claimed the seat in 2020.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Turnout
Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 elections, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The electoral battle in the state primarily features two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners.
The regional alliances are locked in an intense struggle for dominance in Bihar's political arena, with Amarpur constituency representing one of the many battlegrounds that could determine the final outcome.
Candidate Profiles and Financial Details
An analysis of candidate affidavits reveals interesting financial backgrounds. JD(U)'s Jayant Raj declared assets worth approximately Rs 2.99 crore with liabilities around Rs 40.36 lakh. His main opponent from Jan Suraaj Party, Sujata Vaidya, possesses assets valued at nearly Rs 3.20 crore with liabilities of Rs 43.66 lakh.
Congress candidate Jitendra Singh's financial details are awaited, while other candidates show varying asset profiles ranging from Rs 5.88 lakh to Rs 57.50 lakh.
Counting Process and Result Declaration
The counting process for Amarpur constituency began on the morning of November 14, 2025, with results expected to be declared by evening. Election officials are meticulously verifying votes across polling stations amid tight security arrangements.
Political observers are closely monitoring this constituency given its history of close contests and the significance it holds in the broader political calculus of Bihar. The outcome here could indicate broader voting patterns across the state.
As the counting progresses, all eyes remain on the Amarpur Assembly constituency, with political parties and voters alike awaiting the final verdict that will determine their representative for the next five years.
