The political landscape of Hasanpur Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity during the 2025 state elections, with voters casting their ballots on November 06, 2025 as part of the broader Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls.
Election Overview and Key Candidates
Hasanpur constituency saw a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates vying for the assembly seat. The major contenders included Raj Kumar Ray representing the JD(U), Indu Devi from the Jan Suraaj Party, and Mala Pushpam of the RJD. The electoral battle gained additional significance given the historical performance of the constituency in previous elections.
Other candidates in the fray included Ashwini Kumar of The Plurals Party, Bibha Devi from BSP, Chandra Mohan Kumar representing Jagrook Janta Party, and several independent candidates including Fulo Sahni, Manoj Mukhiya, and Swetank Anand.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory for Tej Pratap Yadav of RJD who won by a substantial margin of 21,139 votes. The JD(U)'s Raj Kumar Ray emerged as the runner-up with 59,852 votes, setting the stage for an interesting rematch in the 2025 elections.
The historical voting pattern shows that Raj Kumar Ray had previously won the Hasanpur seat in both 2010 and 2015 elections, indicating his strong connect with the constituency before the 2020 upset.
Bihar Election Context and Voter Participation
The 2025 Bihar assembly elections were conducted in two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025, covering all 243 seats in the state. Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 57.3% this year, showing a slight improvement compared to the 2020 elections.
The electoral battle in the state was primarily between 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.
Counting of votes and result declarations began on November 14, 2025, with the Election Commission overseeing the entire process to ensure transparency and accuracy in the outcome.
Candidate Profiles and Background
The candidates represented diverse backgrounds and financial profiles. Raj Kumar Ray of JD(U) declared assets worth approximately 3.95 crore rupees with liabilities around 93 lakh rupees. The RJD candidate Mala Pushpam reported assets valued at about 1.15 crore rupees with no significant liabilities.
Among other notable candidates, Bibha Devi of BSP showed substantial assets worth over 8.5 crore rupees, while Ashwini Kumar of The Plurals Party declared assets exceeding 4 crore rupees. The educational qualifications of candidates ranged from literate to post-graduate degrees, representing the diverse demographic profile of the constituency.
The election results from Hasanpur constituency were eagerly awaited as they would indicate whether the incumbent RJD could maintain its hold or if the JD(U) would stage a comeback in this significant Bihar assembly seat.
