Karakat Assembly Constituency Goes to Polls in Crucial Bihar Elections
The politically significant Karakat Assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the state's electoral process on November 11, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that spanned across two polling dates. The electoral battle for Karakat featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties, making it one of the closely watched contests in the state.
Elections for all 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats were conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025, with the entire state witnessing a democratic exercise that would determine the political direction of Bihar for the next five years. The voter turnout data revealed that Bihar recorded an overall participation rate of 57.3% this election cycle, showing a slight improvement compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
Key Candidates in the Karakat Electoral Arena
The Karakat constituency witnessed a multi-cornered contest with several significant candidates in the fray. The primary contenders included Mahabali Singh representing the Janata Dal (United), Yogendra Singh from the Jan Suraaj Party, and Arun Singh (Vill-Ajnap Tola) of the CPI(ML)(Liberation). These candidates represented the diverse political spectrum competing for the Karakat seat.
The complete list of candidates who contested from Karakat constituency includes:
- Amit Kumar Mishra (Independent)
- Amit Upadhayay (Independent)
- Arun Singh (Vill-Ajnap Tola) - CPI(ML)(L)
- Arun Singh (Vill-Kurur) (Independent)
- Ayodhya Ram (Independent)
- Bandana Raj (BSP)
- Banshidhar Singh (Independent)
- Jyoti Singh (Independent)
- Mahabali Singh (JD(U))
- Mantu Choudhary (Independent)
- Md. Irshad Khan (Lohiya Janta Dal)
- Nirmal Sharma (Jagrook Janta Party)
- Yogendra Singh (Jan Suraaj Party)
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the previous Assembly elections held in 2020, the Karakat constituency witnessed a decisive victory by CPI(ML)(L)'s Arun Singh, who won by an impressive margin of 18,189 votes. The runner-up in that election was BJP's Rajeshwar Raj, who secured 64,511 votes despite his defeat.
The historical election data for Karakat shows varied political preferences over the years. In 2010, Rajeshwar Raj emerged victorious, while in 2015, Sanjay Kumar Singh won the constituency. The changing political allegiances in Karakat reflect the dynamic nature of Bihar's political landscape.
Broader Political Context of Bihar Elections 2025
The 2025 Bihar elections witnessed a fierce competition between two major political alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U) and BJP along with other partners. Both coalitions battled for dominance in the state, with Karakat constituency serving as one of the important battlegrounds that could influence the overall outcome.
The election process followed the standard democratic procedures with strict adherence to the Election Commission's guidelines. The counting of votes and declaration of results will determine whether the incumbent government retains power or the opposition manages to form the next government in Bihar.
As the election results unfold, political analysts are closely monitoring constituencies like Karakat that have shown volatile voting patterns in previous elections. The performance of regional parties versus national parties will provide crucial insights into the evolving political preferences of Bihar's electorate.
The final outcome from Karakat and other constituencies will ultimately shape the formation of the next state government and determine the political leadership that will guide Bihar's development trajectory for the coming five years.
