The political fate of Buxar assembly constituency in Bihar was sealed as voters cast their ballots on November 06, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections held in two phases. The entire state witnessed a voter turnout of 57.3%, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The electoral battle in Buxar is being closely watched, with several key candidates in the fray.
Key Candidates in the Buxar Fray
The Buxar constituency saw a multi-cornered contest with candidates from major national and regional parties. The prominent faces included Anand Mishra from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Sanjay Kumar Tiwari Alias Munna Tiwari from the Indian National Congress (INC). Another significant contender was Tathagat Harsh Vardhan, representing the Jan Suraaj Party.
The candidate list provided by the Election Commission featured a diverse group of individuals, including Dharm Raj Singh (AAP), and several independent candidates such as Manoj Kumar, Nitu Kumari, and Om Jee Kumar. The list of all candidates whose results were awaited is as follows:
- Abhimnyu Maury (BSP)
- Anand Mishra (BJP)
- Binod Kumar Singh (Bhartiya Sarthak Party)
- Dharm Raj Singh (AAP)
- Manoj Kumar (Independent)
- Nitu Kumari (Independent)
- Om Jee Kumar (Independent)
- Pankaj Kumar Pandey (Kisan Samaj Party (S))
- Pramila Devi (Independent)
- Rampravesh Singh (Independent)
- Sanjay Kumar Tiwari Alias Munna Tiwari (INC)
- Sohan Gond (Gondvana Gantantra Party)
- Tathagat Harsh Vardhan (Jan Suraaj Party)
- Visheshwar Chauhan (Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party)
- Vishwamitra Kahar (Independent)
Historical Context and Past Performance
In the previous 2020 Assembly elections, the Buxar seat was won by the Congress party's Sanjay Kumar Tiwari @ Munna Tiwari. He secured victory by a narrow margin of 3,892 votes. The runner-up was the BJP's Parshuram Chaubey, who garnered 55,525 votes.
Looking further back, the constituency's political history shows that in the 2015 elections, Sanjay Kumar Tiwari Alias Munna Tiwari again emerged victorious. In 2010, the winning candidate was Prof. Sukhada Pandey.
Assets and Profiles of Major Candidates
An analysis of the affidavits submitted by the candidates reveals significant details about their financial backgrounds. The incumbent, Sanjay Kumar Tiwari Alias Munna Tiwari of the INC, declared assets worth over 16 crore rupees against liabilities of around 22 lakh rupees. He also faces 5 registered criminal cases.
His key rival, Anand Mishra of the BJP, declared assets valued at approximately 2.49 crore rupees with no declared liabilities or criminal cases. Another financially substantial candidate is Tathagat Harsh Vardhan of the Jan Suraaj Party, with assets exceeding 13 crore rupees and liabilities of about 31 lakh rupees, but with no criminal cases.
The broader political landscape of Bihar in these elections was defined by a fierce contest between the two major regional alliances: the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising the JD(U), BJP, and other partners. The outcome in Buxar is a critical piece of this larger puzzle that will determine the next government in the state.
