The political landscape of Bachhwara Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity as election results for the 2025 Vidhan Sabha polls were declared. Voters in this crucial constituency participated in the democratic process that will shape Bihar's political future for the next five years.
Election Schedule and Voting Patterns
Bachhwara constituency went to polls on November 06, 2025, as part of the two-phase Bihar assembly elections that covered all 243 seats. The second phase occurred on November 11, 2025, completing the electoral process across the state. Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% this election cycle, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The electoral battle in Bihar primarily featured two major political alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partner parties. Both alliances competed vigorously for dominance in the state's political arena.
Key Candidates in Bachhwara Constituency
The Bachhwara assembly seat featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties. Surendra Mehta from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to defend his position, while Ramod Kumar represented the Jan Suraaj Party. The Indian National Congress (INC) fielded Shiv Prakash Garib Das, and the Communist Party of India (CPI) nominated Abdesh Kumar Rai.
Other candidates in the fray included Avinash Kumar from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), along with independent candidates Bipeen Kumar, Raja Ram Singh, and Shatrudhan Kumar, making the electoral contest particularly interesting for political observers.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last Assembly elections, BJP's Surendra Mehata secured victory by a narrow margin of 484 votes, demonstrating the competitive nature of this constituency. The CPI candidate Abdhesh Kumar Rai finished as runner-up with 54,254 votes, highlighting the closely contested battle between the two major candidates.
The historical election data shows that Bachhwara has witnessed changing political allegiances over the years. In 2010, Avadesh Kumar Ray emerged victorious, followed by Ramdeo Rai in 2015, before Surendra Mehata's win in 2020.
As counting progresses, all eyes remain on Bachhwara constituency to see whether the incumbent can retain the seat or if opposition forces will manage to turn the tables in this politically significant region of Bihar.
