The political landscape of Baruraj Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity during the 2025 state elections, with voters exercising their franchise to determine their next representative in the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly.
Election Schedule and Key Contenders
Baruraj constituency went to polls on November 06, 2025, as part of the phased Bihar assembly elections that spanned across November 06 and November 11, 2025. The counting of votes and declaration of results commenced on November 14, 2025, with the Election Desk providing real-time updates from the constituency.
The electoral battle in Baruraj featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties. Arun Kumar Singh from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to defend his seat, while Hiralal Kharia represented the Jan Suraaj Party. The Vikassheel Insaan Party fielded Rakesh Kumar, and several independent candidates including Awadhesh Kumar Gupta, Rajesh Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Sah, and Santosh Kumar also entered the fray.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the previous assembly elections, BJP's Arun Kumar Singh secured a decisive victory with a winning margin of 43,654 votes. The Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) candidate Nand Kumar Rai finished as runner-up with 43,753 votes, indicating a closely contested battle that ultimately went in favor of the BJP candidate.
The broader Bihar electoral landscape saw a voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 elections, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The political contest primarily involved two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comprising JD(U), BJP, and other coalition partners.
Complete Candidate Profile and Background
The Baruraj constituency featured a diverse field of candidates with varying educational qualifications, financial backgrounds, and political experience. Arun Kumar Singh, the BJP candidate, declared assets worth over Rs 5 crore with liabilities of approximately Rs 1.48 crore. The 55-year-old holds a doctorate degree and faced one criminal case.
Independent candidate Awadhesh Kumar Gupta, aged 55 with a 12th pass educational qualification, declared assets worth Rs 2.15 crore. Jan Suraaj Party's Hiralal Kharia, a 35-year-old post-graduate, faced six criminal cases according to election affidavits.
Other notable candidates included Madhav Bhakta from SUCI(C) with assets of Rs 27.94 lakh, and Sanjay Kumar Paswan of Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party possessing assets worth Rs 73.95 lakh. The candidate pool represented a cross-section of society with educational qualifications ranging from literate to graduate professionals.
The election results from Baruraj constituency will significantly impact the political dynamics in Bihar, as both major alliances vie for dominance in the state assembly. The outcome will also determine whether the incumbent BJP representative can maintain his hold on the constituency or if opposition forces can make significant inroads in this politically significant region.
