The political fate of Barbigha assembly constituency hangs in balance as counting continues for the 2025 Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections. This high-stakes contest witnessed a fierce battle between major political parties in a constituency known for its razor-thin margins.
Barbigha Voting Pattern and Key Candidates
Barbigha went to polls on November 06, 2025 during the first phase of Bihar assembly elections. The constituency saw a voter turnout of 57.3% this year, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 elections.
The main contenders in this electoral battle include Dr. Kumar Puspanjay representing the JD(U), Trishuldhari Singh from the Indian National Congress, and Mukesh Kumar Singh of the Jan Suraaj Party. Other significant candidates in the fray are Murari Kumar (BSP), Pawan Kumar (The Plurals Party), and several independent candidates including Sudarshan Kumar.
Historical Context and Previous Results
Barbigha has established a reputation for producing nail-biting finishes in previous elections. In the last assembly elections, JD(U)'s Sudarshan Kumar secured victory by a mere 113 votes, one of the smallest margins in Bihar's political history.
The 2020 election saw Kumar garnering 39,878 votes against Congress candidate Gajanand Shahi who secured 39,765 votes. This historical context adds tremendous significance to the current counting process, with both major parties hoping to either retain or capture this strategically important seat.
Broader Bihar Election Landscape
The Barbigha contest forms part of the larger political battle being fought between two major alliances in Bihar. The NDA coalition comprising JD(U) and BJP is pitted against the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan which includes Congress and other partners.
Elections for all 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats were conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025. The counting process that began on November 14, 2025 will ultimately determine the political direction of the state for the next five years.
As the counting progresses, political analysts are closely watching Barbigha given its history of close contests and its potential to influence the overall political equations in the state assembly.
