Darauli Assembly Constituency Awaits Verdict in Tightly Contested Bihar Polls
The electoral fate of Darauli constituency in Bihar's assembly elections hangs in balance as counting begins following the two-phase polling conducted on November 6 and November 11, 2025. This reserved seat witnessed a triangular contest among major political players, with the incumbent CPI(ML)(L) facing strong challenges from both the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and the Jan Suraaj Party.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested for the Darauli assembly seat, making this one of the most watched contests in the 2025 Bihar elections. The main contenders included Satyadeo Ram from CPI(ML)(L), who previously won the seat in 2020 with an impressive margin of 12,119 votes. Challenging him were Vishnu Deo Paswan representing Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Ganesh Ram from Jan Suraaj Party.
Other significant candidates in the race included Harilal Ram (BSP), Manoj Ram (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party), and independent candidate Pradeep Manjhi. The complete candidate list showcases diverse political representation with varied educational backgrounds and asset declarations.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the 2020 assembly elections, CPI(ML)(L)'s Satyadeo Ram emerged victorious, defeating BJP's Ramayan Manjhi who secured 68,948 votes. The constituency has shown interesting voting patterns over the years, with Ramayan Manjhi having won the seat back in 2010 before Satyadeo Ram's consecutive victories in 2015 and 2020.
The 2025 elections saw Bihar recording a voter turnout of 57.3%, slightly higher than the 2020 figures. This indicates increased voter participation despite the competitive political landscape where regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U) and BJP - battled for dominance across the state's 243 assembly seats.
Counting Process and Result Expectations
As the counting process commenced on November 14, 2025, all eyes were on Darauli constituency to see if the incumbent could maintain his winning streak or if the opposition parties would manage to turn the tables. The election results will determine whether the Left parties can retain their stronghold in this strategically important constituency.
The outcome of Darauli and other constituencies will ultimately shape the formation of the next Bihar government, with both major alliances claiming they have the numbers to form the government. Political analysts suggest that seats like Darauli could play a crucial role in determining the final outcome given their historical significance and competitive nature.
