The political landscape of Jokihat assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed intense competition during the 2025 state elections, with voters casting their ballots on November 11, 2025, as part of the broader Bihar legislative assembly polls.
Jokihat Constituency Voting Pattern
Jokihat constituency participated in the second phase of Bihar's assembly elections, which saw an overall voter turnout of 57.3% across the state. This percentage marked a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections, indicating heightened political engagement among Bihar's electorate.
The electoral battle in Jokihat featured candidates from major political alliances that dominated Bihar's political scene. The Mahagathbandhan coalition led by RJD competed against the NDA alliance comprising JD(U) and BJP, along with other significant regional players.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested from Jokihat constituency, representing diverse political ideologies and backgrounds. Manzar Alam carried the banner for JD(U), while Shahnawaz represented the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Sarafaraj Alam contested under the Jan Suraaj Party banner, adding another dimension to the competitive electoral landscape. Other candidates included Md Ismail from Bharatiya Momin Front, Mohammad Murshid Alam representing All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Musarrat from Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party, Rozi Bano from BSP, and independent candidate Sanjay Kumar Thakur.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the 2020 assembly elections, Shahnawaz of AIMIM secured victory by a margin of 7,383 votes. The runner-up position was claimed by RJD's Sarfaraz Alam, who gathered 52,213 votes during that electoral contest.
The constituency has seen shifting political allegiances over recent election cycles. In 2015, Sarfaraz Alam emerged victorious, while the 2010 elections saw Sarfaraj Alam claiming the assembly seat, demonstrating the dynamic nature of voter preferences in this region.
As counting progresses, political observers closely monitor whether previous voting patterns will continue or if new political equations will emerge from this significant constituency in Bihar's political map.
