Forbesganj Assembly Constituency Awaits Election Results 2025
The Forbesganj Assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the crucial state elections on November 11, 2025, with counting of votes currently underway. This constituency forms part of the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha, where elections were conducted in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025.
According to the Election Commission data, Bihar witnessed a voter turnout of 57.3% this election cycle, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections. The electoral battle in Forbesganj features several prominent candidates representing major political parties.
Key Candidates in the Fray
The Forbesganj constituency saw a multi-cornered contest with Vidya Sagar Keshari representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as one of the main contenders. The Jan Suraaj Party fielded Mohammad Ekramul Haque, while the Indian National Congress (INC) nominated Manoj Bishwas for this crucial seat.
Other candidates who contested from Forbesganj include Abha Rani (Independent), Fatma Khatun (Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party), and several independent candidates including Giranand Kumar, Manoj Sada, Najia Ikbal, Pradeep Priy Mehta, Raja Raman Bhaskar, Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Subhan Ansari, and Subhash Chandra Agrawal.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the previous Assembly elections, the BJP's Vidya Sagar Keshari emerged victorious by a significant margin of 19,702 votes. The Congress candidate Zakir Hussain Khan secured the runner-up position with 82,510 votes during the last electoral battle.
Vidya Sagar Keshari has maintained a stronghold in this constituency, having won both the 2015 and 2020 assembly elections from Forbesganj. His continued presence as the BJP candidate indicates the party's confidence in his electoral capabilities.
Electoral Significance and Regional Dynamics
The Forbesganj constituency election results hold particular importance in the broader context of Bihar politics. The state witnessed a direct contest between two major political alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partner parties.
As part of the Araria district in Bihar, Forbesganj's electoral outcome will contribute to determining which political formation gains dominance in the 243-member state assembly. The constituency's results are being closely monitored by political analysts given its history of competitive politics and the presence of strong regional sentiments.
The election commission has established robust arrangements for counting votes, with results expected to be declared shortly. Voters across Forbesganj and the entire state of Bihar await the final outcome that will shape the state's political landscape for the next five years.
