The political landscape of Kanti Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity during the 2025 state elections, with voters casting their ballots on November 6, 2025 as part of the broader Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
Kanti Constituency Election Overview
Kanti is one of the 243 assembly seats that underwent polling during the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025. The constituency recorded a voter turnout of 57.3% across the state, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The electoral battle in Kanti featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties and alliances. The key contenders included Ajit Kumar from JD(U), Sudarshan Mishra representing Jan Suraaj Party, and Mohammad Israil Mansuri from RJD. Other candidates in the fray represented various political entities including BSP, SUCI(C), and several independent candidates.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the previous Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory for RJD candidate Mohammad Israil Mansuri, who won by a substantial margin of 10,314 votes. The runner-up position was secured by IND candidate Ajit Kumar, who gathered 54,144 votes in the 2020 elections.
The 2025 elections saw intense competition between the major regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partner parties. Both alliances battled for political dominance in the state, with Kanti constituency emerging as one of the closely watched seats.
Complete Candidate List for Kanti 2025
The electoral field for Kanti assembly seat featured multiple candidates from diverse political backgrounds. The complete list of candidates included:
- Ajit Kumar - JD(U)
- Ajit Kumar - IND
- Anand Kumar Jha - Lok Chetna Dal
- Birendra Kumar - Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party
- Kumari Sheetal - Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)
- Lal Babu Roy - SUCI(C)
- Md Jafrudin - IND
- Mohammad Israil Mansuri - RJD
- Pranjal Prakalp - Kisan Suraj Dal
- Ranjit Kumar Jha Alias Pinaki Jha - IND
- Sudarshan Mishra - Jan Suraaj Party
- Suresh Kumar Gupta - IND
- Vivek Kumar - BSP
Candidate Profiles and Background Details
The candidates presented diverse profiles in terms of assets, education, and experience. JD(U) candidate Ajit Kumar declared assets worth approximately Rs 5.47 crore with liabilities around Rs 49.72 lakh. The 61-year-old graduate professional had previously contested elections from the constituency.
RJD candidate Mohammad Israil Mansuri, the sitting MLA, reported assets valued at Rs 1.42 crore with liabilities of Rs 11.24 lakh. The 49-year-old candidate has completed 12th standard education and carries the responsibility of defending his seat.
Jan Suraaj Party candidate Sudarshan Mishra declared assets worth Rs 1.42 crore with minimal liabilities of Rs 80,000. The 52-year-old graduate entered the electoral fray with three pending cases.
The candidate list also featured younger contenders like Kumari Sheetal from Aazad Samaj Party (29 years, post-graduate) and Vivek Kumar from BSP (28 years, 12th pass), representing the younger demographic in the political arena.
Election Process and Counting Procedures
The counting process for Kanti assembly constituency followed the standard election procedures established by the Election Commission of India. The results determined not only the local representative but also contributed to the broader political configuration of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
With the higher voter turnout compared to previous elections, the 2025 polls indicated increased political engagement among the electorate in Bihar. The slight increase from 2020 figures suggested growing public interest in the democratic process and the outcome of these elections.
The final results from Kanti constituency will play a crucial role in determining the balance of power in the state assembly, with both major alliances keenly observing the outcome from this significant seat.
