The political fate of Biharsharif assembly constituency was sealed as voters cast their ballots on November 06, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar legislative assembly elections. This high-stakes electoral battle saw a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates vying for the seat.
Key Candidates in the Fray for Biharsharif
The electoral landscape of Biharsharif featured a diverse array of candidates representing major political parties. Dr. Sunil Kumar represented the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the Indian National Congress (INC) fielded Omair Khan. Other significant contenders included Dinesh Kumar from the Jan Suraaj Party and Shiv Kumar Yadav from the Communist Party of India (CPI).
The complete list of candidates awaiting results includes Manoj Kumar (AAP), Manoj Kumar Tanti (Independent), Mohit Kumar Alias Kundan Kumar (Independent), Rakesh Paswan (Independent), Sarswati Kumari (Independent), and Valaram Das (BSP).
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the last assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory for the BJP. Dr. Sunil Kumar secured a winning margin of 15,102 votes, defeating his nearest rival from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The RJD candidate, also named Sunil Kumar, had finished as runner-up with 66,786 votes.
The 2025 Bihar elections were conducted in two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025, covering all 243 seats of the state legislative assembly. The electoral battle primarily featured competition between two major alliances – the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners.
Electoral Participation and Statewide Context
Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 assembly elections, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 polls. This heightened participation reflected the significance voters attached to this electoral exercise that would determine the political direction of the state for the next five years.
As counting progresses, political observers are closely monitoring whether the BJP can retain this seat or if opposition parties manage to make inroads in this significant constituency of Bihar.
