Benipur Assembly Election 2025: High-Stakes Battle in Bihar
The political landscape of Benipur constituency in Bihar witnessed another intense electoral battle as voters cast their ballots on November 06, 2025. This assembly segment, part of Bihar's 243-seat Vidhan Sabha, saw a triangular contest among major political players with the ruling JD(U) attempting to retain its stronghold against determined opposition.
Key Candidates and Political Dynamics
Among the prominent candidates who contested from Benipur were Binay Kumar Choudhary representing the JD(U), Amresh Kumar Amar from the Jan Suraaj Party, and Mithilesh Kumar Choudhary fielded by the Indian National Congress. The electoral fight gained additional significance given the historical performance in previous elections.
In the 2020 assembly elections, JD(U)'s Binay Kumar Choudhary had emerged victorious by a comfortable margin of 6,590 votes, defeating Congress candidate Mithilesh Kumar Choudhary who secured 54,826 votes. This historical context added an extra layer of anticipation to the 2025 outcome.
Voter Turnout and Electoral Significance
Bihar recorded an overall voter participation rate of 57.3% during the 2025 assembly elections, marking a slight improvement compared to the 2020 figures. The increased participation reflected the heightened political awareness among citizens and the competitive nature of this electoral battle.
The regional alliances, particularly the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U) and BJP, engaged in a fierce struggle for dominance across the state. Benipur constituency served as a crucial indicator of which way the political winds were blowing in Bihar.
Complete Candidate List and Electoral Process
The electoral process in Benipur featured a diverse array of candidates representing various political parties and independent platforms. The comprehensive list included:
- Amarjee Mishra (Independent)
- Amresh Kumar Amar (Jan Suraaj Party)
- Avadhesh Kumar Jha (Independent)
- Binay Kumar Choudhary (JD(U))
- Chun Chun Jha (Independent)
- Imtiyaz Ahmad (Independent)
- Mahendra Narayan Mahto (Independent)
- Mithilesh Kumar Choudhary (INC)
- Pramila Jha (Bhartiya Mahasangh Party)
- Pramod Kumar Sahu (Rashtriya Samajwadi Lok Adhikar Party)
- Pramod Paswan (BSP)
- Shankar Dom Alias Shankar Mallik (Aam Janta Pragati Party)
- Siya Lakhan Yadav (Open Peoples Party)
- Vidyanand Ram (Wazib Adhikar Party)
Historical Context and Political Legacy
Benipur constituency has demonstrated interesting voting patterns over the years. The historical election results reveal:
- 2010: Gopaljee Thakur emerged victorious
- 2015: Sunil Choudhary won the seat
- 2020: Binay Kumar Choudhary of JD(U) secured victory
The 2025 election results were particularly significant as they would determine whether the JD(U) could maintain its winning streak or if opposition forces would manage to break their stronghold in this strategically important constituency.
Broader Implications for Bihar Politics
The outcome of Benipur assembly elections carried substantial weight in determining the overall political direction of Bihar. With both major alliances - the NDA and Mahagathbandhan - putting up strong fights across the state, each constituency result contributed to the larger narrative of which coalition would ultimately form the government.
The counting process, which began on November 14, 2025, revealed not just the fate of individual candidates but also indicated the effectiveness of campaign strategies, voter outreach programs, and the impact of local issues on electoral outcomes.
As political observers closely monitored the Benipur results, the constituency served as a microcosm of Bihar's complex political landscape, where caste equations, development promises, and anti-incumbency factors all played crucial roles in determining the final verdict.
