The political fate of Jhanjharpur Assembly constituency in Bihar was decided on November 11, 2025, as voters cast their ballots in one of the most closely watched contests of the state elections. This constituency, part of the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha, witnessed a multi-cornered battle with several prominent candidates in the fray.
Key Candidates in Jhanjharpur Fray
The election featured a diverse field of candidates representing various political parties. Nitish Mishra of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought to defend his seat, having previously won the constituency in the 2020 assembly elections. His main challengers included Keshavchandra Bhandari from the Jan Suraaj Party and Ram Narayan Yadav representing the Communist Party of India (CPI).
Other significant contenders in the electoral battle included Deo Kant Jha from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Birendra Kumar Singh of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and several independent candidates including Abdul Irfan, Krishna Kumar Sahu, and Krishna Narayan Jha. The constituency also saw participation from candidates of smaller parties such as Nutan Dave from Aam Janta Pragati Party, Ramnarayan Sahu from Vanchit Adhikar Party, and Vijay Kumar Mandal from SUCI(C).
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the last Assembly elections, BJP's Nitish Mishra secured a decisive victory with a margin of 41,788 votes. His nearest rival, CPI's Ram Narayan Yadav, managed to gather 53,066 votes, finishing as the runner-up. This historical context added significance to the 2025 contest, with both major candidates returning to face each other again.
The electoral history of Jhanjharpur shows interesting patterns, with Gulab Yadav emerging victorious in the 2015 assembly elections and Nitish Mishra having previously won the seat in 2010 as well, indicating his strong connect with the constituency over multiple terms.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voting Patterns
Bihar witnessed a voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 elections, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The elections were conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025, with Jhanjharpur going to polls in the second phase.
The political battle in Bihar was primarily fought between two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U) and BJP along with other partners. These regional alliances battled for dominance in the state, with Jhanjharpur constituency serving as a crucial indicator of the overall political mood in the region.
As counting commenced, all eyes were on Jhanjharpur to see whether the incumbent could retain his seat or whether the opposition would manage to make inroads in this significant constituency. The results were expected to reflect the changing political dynamics in Bihar and potentially influence the formation of the next state government.
