The political landscape of Darbhanga Assembly constituency witnessed significant activity during the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Voters across this crucial seat participated in the democratic process that will determine the region's political representation for the next five years.
Election Schedule and Voting Patterns
Darbhanga constituency went to polls on November 06, 2025, as part of the two-phase Bihar Assembly elections. The second phase occurred on November 11, 2025, covering various constituencies across the state. Bihar recorded an impressive 57.3% voter turnout this election cycle, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The electoral battle in Bihar featured intense competition between major political alliances. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U) and BJP along with other partners contested fiercely for dominance across the state's 243 assembly seats.
Key Candidates in Darbhanga Constituency
Several prominent candidates entered the electoral fray from Darbhanga assembly seat. Sanjay Saraogi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to retain his position, having secured victory in the previous assembly elections. His main challengers included Rakesh Kumar Mishra representing the Jan Suraaj Party and Umesh Sahani from the Vikassheel Insaan Party.
The candidate list featured diverse political representation with Abhishek Kumar Jha (Mithilawadi party), Ashish Ranjan (Aam Janta Pragati Party), Durga Nanda Mahavir Nayak (BSP), and several independent candidates including Md Nafisul Haque, Md Shaquib Najmi, Mohammad Amajad Khan, and Sujeet Kumar Chaudhary. Other notable contenders were Mojahid Alam (SUCI-C), Pushpam Priya (The Plurals Party), and Ranjeet Kumar Ram (Wazib Adhikar Party).
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the last Assembly elections, BJP's Sanjay Saraogi emerged victorious by a margin of 10,639 votes. The runner-up position was secured by RJD's Amar Nath Gami who polled 73,505 votes. This historical context provided important background for understanding the 2025 electoral dynamics in Darbhanga constituency.
Sanjay Saraogi has maintained a strong political presence in Darbhanga, having won the constituency in multiple previous elections including 2010, 2015, and 2020. His continued representation made this election particularly significant for both the incumbent and challenging candidates.
The election results from Darbhanga constituency will play a crucial role in determining the overall political configuration of Bihar's 243-member legislative assembly. As counting progresses, political analysts closely monitor whether the BJP can maintain its stronghold in this significant Mithila region constituency.
