The political fate of Hayaghat Assembly constituency in Bihar was decided as voters cast their ballots on November 6, 2025, during the two-phase Bihar elections that concluded on November 11. The counting of votes will determine whether the BJP's sitting MLA Ram Chandra Prasad can retain his seat or face a challenge from prominent contenders like Pratibha Singh of the Jan Suraaj Party and Jagnnath Singh of the Janshakti Janta Dal.
Hayaghat Constituency: Key Candidates in the Fray
This electoral battle in Hayaghat features a diverse field of candidates representing various political parties and independent platforms. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has re-nominated Ram Chandra Prasad, who previously won the seat in the 2020 Assembly elections by a significant margin of 10,252 votes against RJD's Bhola Yadav.
The main challengers include Pratibha Singh from the relatively new Jan Suraaj Party and Jagnnath Singh representing the Janshakti Janta Dal. Other notable candidates in the contest are Shyam Bharti from CPI(M), Ravindra Nath Singh from AAP, and several independent candidates including Mohammad Mahtab Alam and Lakshmi Das.
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, the Hayaghat constituency witnessed a straightforward contest between the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances. Ram Chandra Prasad of BJP emerged victorious with a comfortable margin, while Bhola Yadav of RJD secured the runner-up position with 56,778 votes.
The 2025 elections saw a slightly higher voter participation across Bihar, with the state recording a 57.3% voter turnout compared to the previous election cycle. This indicates increased political engagement among the electorate despite the competitive nature of the polls.
Broader Political Landscape in Bihar
The Hayaghat constituency results will contribute to the larger political narrative in Bihar, where the NDA alliance comprising JD(U) and BJP is battling for dominance against the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. Elections were conducted for all 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats across two polling dates in November 2025.
The outcome in Hayaghat will be particularly significant given its history of competitive politics and the presence of multiple strong candidates in the current electoral fray. Political analysts are closely watching whether the incumbent can maintain his hold or if the constituency will witness a political shift.
As vote counting progresses, all eyes remain on Hayaghat to see which candidate will secure the mandate of the people and represent them in the Bihar Legislative Assembly for the next five years.
