The political fate of Jehanabad assembly constituency in Bihar was decided as voters cast their ballots on November 11, 2025, contributing to the larger electoral battle for control of the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha. This high-stakes contest saw multiple prominent candidates vying for victory in a constituency that has witnessed intense political competition in recent years.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several significant political figures entered the electoral arena for Jehanabad constituency. Chandeshwar Prasad represented the JD(U), while Abhiram Singh carried the banner for the Jan Suraaj Party. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) fielded Rahul Kumar as their candidate in this crucial contest.
Other contenders included Bablu Kumar as an Independent, Baleshwar Singh from AAP, Nitish Kumar from Bhagidari Party(P), Pramod Yadav representing Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party, Raju Kumar from SUCI(C), Rambha Kumari of Samajwadi Lok Parishad, Ritesh Kumar as an Independent candidate, and Siddhanath Kumar from Kisan Sangharsh Samiti.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory for RJD candidate Kumar Krishna Mohan Urf Suday Yadav, who won by an impressive margin of 33,902 votes. The JD(U)'s Krishannandan Prasad Verma secured the runner-up position with 41,128 votes, setting the stage for another potential showdown between these political rivals.
The 2025 Bihar elections recorded a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections. This heightened participation reflected the significance voters placed on this electoral battle.
Broader Political Landscape
The Jehanabad contest formed part of the larger political war in Bihar between two major 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.
Elections for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha were conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025, with counting scheduled for November 14, 2025. The results from Jehanabad were particularly significant given its history of competitive politics and the substantial margins witnessed in previous contests.
As the counting process commenced, political observers closely monitored Jehanabad for indications of broader voting patterns across Bihar. The constituency's results were expected to provide insights into the effectiveness of campaign strategies employed by both major alliances and the impact of local issues on voter preferences.
