The political landscape of Dhaka Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed another significant electoral battle as voters cast their ballots on November 11, 2025. This crucial constituency, part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections spanning 243 seats, saw intense competition among major political players.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested for the Dhaka assembly seat, representing major political parties and alliances. The Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Pawan Kumar Jaiswal, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal nominated Faisal Rahman. The newly formed Jan Suraaj Party put forward Doctor L. B. Prasad as their candidate.
Other significant contenders included Kedar Ram of Yuva Kranti Party, Madhusudan Kumar representing AAP, Md Salim as an Independent candidate, Nagina Paswan from Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party, Rana Ranjit of All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Sikandar Bharti from BSP, and Subodh Kumar as an Independent candidate.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the previous assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a closely fought battle with Pawan Kumar Jaiswal of BJP emerging victorious by a significant margin of 10,114 votes. The RJD candidate Faisal Rahman secured the runner-up position with 89,678 votes, demonstrating the competitive nature of this constituency.
Historical data reveals that Pawan Kumar Jaiswal has maintained a strong presence in Dhaka constituency, having won the seat in both 2010 and 2020 elections. However, Faisal Rahman managed to break this pattern by securing victory in the 2015 assembly elections, indicating the constituency's unpredictable voting behavior.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Participation
The 2025 Bihar assembly elections were conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025, with counting scheduled for November 14, 2025. The state witnessed a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The electoral battle primarily featured two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners. Both alliances fought vigorously for dominance in the state's political arena, with Dhaka constituency representing one of the key battlegrounds.
Candidate Profiles and Financial Declarations
The candidates contesting from Dhaka constituency presented diverse backgrounds and financial profiles. According to election affidavits, Doctor L. B. Prasad of Jan Suraaj Party declared assets worth approximately ₹19 crore, making him one of the wealthiest candidates in the fray.
BJP candidate Pawan Kumar Jaiswal declared assets around ₹11.76 crore, while RJD's Faisal Rahman reported assets valued at approximately ₹2.37 crore. The educational qualifications varied among candidates, with most holding graduate degrees, while others ranged from literate to post-graduate qualifications.
Several candidates faced pending legal cases, with Faisal Rahman having three cases against him, while others had between zero to two cases mentioned in their affidavits.
As the counting process commenced on November 14, 2025, political observers and voters alike awaited the final outcome that would determine the political direction of Dhaka constituency and ultimately, the formation of the next Bihar government.
