Darbhanga Rural Assembly Constituency Goes to Polls in Crucial Bihar Elections
The politically significant Darbhanga Rural assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the state's crucial 2025 legislative elections, with voting conducted on November 06, 2025. This constituency forms part of the larger electoral battle for control of Bihar's 243-seat Vidhan Sabha, with elections held across two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025.
Key Candidates in the Fray for Darbhanga Rural
The electoral contest in Darbhanga Rural featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties. Rajesh Kumar Mandal from the Janata Dal (United) emerged as one of the key contenders, while Shoaib Ahmed Khan represented the Jan Suraaj Party. The Rashtriya Janata Dal fielded Lalit Kumar Yadav, who has a significant political history in this constituency.
Other candidates who contested from Darbhanga Rural include Abdul Quddus (Independent), Jagat Narayan Nayak (BSP), Jai Kishun Sahni (Independent), Md Jalaluddin Sahil (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen), Mohammad Kalam (Bharat Jan Jagran Dal), Pradeep Kumar Mishra (Aam Janta Pragati Party), and several independent candidates including Ram Sukamar Yadav, Shyam Paswan, and Uday Chandra Chaupal.
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the previous assembly elections, Lalit Kumar Yadav of the RJD secured victory by a narrow margin of 2,141 votes. The JD(U)'s Faraz Fatmi finished as runner-up with 62,788 votes, demonstrating the competitive nature of this constituency. Lalit Kumar Yadav has maintained a stronghold in Darbhanga Rural, having won this seat consistently in 2010, 2015, and 2020 assembly elections.
The candidate financial disclosures reveal significant variations in declared assets. Lalit Kumar Yadav declared assets worth over 18 crore rupees, while Shoaib Ahmed Khan reported assets exceeding 7 crore rupees. Rajesh Kumar Mandal of JD(U) declared assets worth approximately 1.29 crore rupees.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Participation
Bihar witnessed an overall voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 elections, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections. The political battle in the state primarily involved two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners.
The election results from Darbhanga Rural and other constituencies will determine the political direction of Bihar for the next five years. The counting process began on November 14, 2025, with the Election Commission overseeing the entire process to ensure transparency and accuracy.
As one of the keenly watched constituencies in North Bihar, Darbhanga Rural's results will provide insights into the shifting political allegiances and voter preferences in the Mithila region. The constituency has historically been a bellwether for broader political trends in the state.
