Chapra Constituency: A Nail-Biting Start to Vote Counting
The electoral battle for the Chapra constituency in Bihar's Saran district is off to a tense and thrilling start. As the counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 commenced at 8 AM on Friday, all eyes are fixed on this key seat where the political fortunes of two prominent candidates hang in the balance.
Early Lead for BJP in a Close Contest
After the completion of the initial round of counting, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Chhoti Kumari, has taken a slender lead. She is pitted against the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate, Shatrughan Yadav, popularly known as Khesari Lal Yadav. The current margin is a razor-thin 974 votes in favor of the saffron party.
However, it is crucial to note that this is just the beginning of a long process. Out of a total of 28 rounds of counting scheduled for the Chapra seat, only one has been concluded. Political analysts are cautioning that the lead could change dramatically as subsequent rounds are tallied throughout the day.
Chapra's Political Legacy
Chapra is not just any seat; it is a general category constituency and a vital component of the Saran Lok Sabha constituency. The BJP has maintained a stronghold here for two consecutive terms. In the 2020 Assembly elections, the party's representative, Dr. C N Gupta, successfully defended his seat by defeating RJD's Randhir Kumar Singh. This historical context adds another layer of significance to the current tight race, as the RJD challenges the incumbent party's dominance.
The situation remains highly fluid, and the final outcome will determine whether the BJP retains its bastion or the RJD manages to stage an upset. The citizens of Chapra and political observers across the state are awaiting the results with bated breath as the counting process continues.
