The political landscape of Aurai Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity during the 2025 state elections, with voters casting their ballots on November 6, 2025 as part of the broader Bihar Legislative Assembly polls.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested for the Aurai seat, representing major political parties and alliances. Rama Nishad carried the Bharatiya Janata Party's banner, while Radha Raman represented the Jan Suraaj Party. The Vikassheel Insaan Party fielded Bhogendra Sahni, and Md. Aftab Alam, who was the runner-up in the previous election, contested this time from the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram).
Other candidates included Sheo Shankar Gupta from the Aam Aadmi Party, along with independents Akhilesh Kumar and Harischandra Prasad Yadav.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the 2020 Assembly elections, BJP's Ram Surat Kumar secured a decisive victory with a margin of 47,866 votes. The CPI(ML)(L) candidate Md. Aftab Alam finished as runner-up with 42,613 votes, demonstrating the competitive nature of this constituency.
The historical data shows that Ram Surat Rai won the seat in 2010, followed by Surendra Kumar in 2015, indicating that Aurai has seen different political representations over the years.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Participation
Elections for all 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats were conducted in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025. The state witnessed a voter turnout of 57.3%, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The electoral battle primarily featured two major alliances: the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners. These regional powerhouses competed for dominance in Bihar's political arena, with Aurai constituency being one of the key battlegrounds.
As counting day approaches, political observers and constituents alike await the results that will determine Aurai's representation in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and potentially influence the state's governance direction for the next five years.
