The political landscape of Garkha Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity during the 2025 state elections, with voters casting their ballots on November 06, 2025. This crucial electoral battle forms part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that spanned across 243 seats, conducted in two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025.
Garkha Constituency: Electoral Battlefield
The Garkha Assembly constituency saw a diverse field of candidates representing various political parties. Among the prominent contenders were Simant Mrinal from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Manohar Kumar Ram representing the Jan Suraaj Party, and Surendra Ram from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The constituency recorded a voter turnout of 57.3% this election cycle, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
Historical data reveals that in the previous Assembly elections, RJD's Surendra Ram emerged victorious with a comfortable margin of 9,937 votes. The BJP's Gyanchand Manjhi secured the runner-up position with 73,475 votes, setting the stage for an interesting political rematch in the 2025 elections.
Complete Candidate List for Garkha 2025
The electoral fray included multiple candidates from different political backgrounds and independent platforms. The comprehensive list features Avinash Kumar from BSP, Manohar Kumar Ram from Jan Suraaj Party, Muneshwar Chaudhary as an independent candidate, and Nagendra Ram representing Republican Party of India (A). Other significant contenders included Nand Kishor Manjhi, Neeraj Ram, Raghunandan Manjhi, Rajkumar, Sabita Devi, Sadan Kumar from AAP, Simant Mrinal from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Surendra Ram from RJD, and Vigan Manjhi from Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party.
Bihar's Political Landscape and Alliances
The 2025 Bihar elections witnessed intense competition between major political alliances. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners battled for dominance across the state's 243 constituencies. The slightly increased voter turnout of 57.3% compared to previous elections indicated heightened political engagement among Bihar's electorate.
As counting day progresses, political analysts are closely monitoring the Garkha constituency results, given its historical significance and the presence of strong contenders from major political parties. The outcome will not only determine local representation but also contribute to the larger political narrative shaping Bihar's governance for the next five years.
The election results from Garkha and other constituencies will ultimately decide which political alliance forms the government in Bihar, making this one of the most closely watched state elections in recent times.
