The political landscape of Kesaria constituency in Bihar witnessed another dramatic chapter as the assembly election results for 2025 were declared. This crucial seat went to polls on November 11, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar legislative assembly elections that spanned across two phases.
Kesaria Constituency Battle Heats Up
Kesaria assembly constituency saw a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates vying for the seat. The key contenders included Shalini Mishra from the JD(U), who was defending her title after a victorious campaign in the previous elections. She faced competition from Naj Ahamad Khan representing the Jan Suraaj Party, Varun Vijay from the Vikassheel Insaan Party, and Vinod Kumar of the Janshakti Janta Dal.
The electoral battle in Kesaria reflected the larger political dynamics playing out across Bihar, where the regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U) and BJP - were locked in a fierce struggle for dominance in the state.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the last Assembly elections, JD(U)'s Shalini Mishra had secured a decisive victory, winning by a margin of 9227 votes. The runner-up position was claimed by RJD's Santosh Kushwha, who managed to secure 30992 votes despite the loss.
The 2025 Bihar elections recorded a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 election figures. This indicated heightened political engagement among the electorate despite various challenges.
Complete Candidate Profile and Assets
The candidate list for Kesaria constituency revealed interesting insights about the contestants. Shalini Mishra of JD(U) declared assets worth approximately Rs 9.89 crore with liabilities around Rs 1.24 crore. Among other notable candidates, Ram Adhar Rai of AAP showed assets worth Rs 3.01 crore, while independent candidate Punam Devi declared assets of Rs 1.16 crore.
The educational qualifications of candidates varied widely, with several holding graduate and post-graduate degrees. Age demographics also showed a diverse range, from younger contestants in their 30s to more experienced politicians in their 60s.
Broader Bihar Election Context
Elections for the 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats were conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025. The counting process began on November 14, 2025, with results being declared constituency by constituency across the state.
The Kesaria results formed part of the larger political narrative unfolding in Bihar, where both national and regional parties were testing their strength and organizational capabilities. The outcome would significantly influence the government formation process and determine the political direction of the state for the next five years.
As the counting progressed, political analysts closely monitored the trends in Kesaria and other key constituencies to gauge the public mood and predict the eventual composition of the Bihar legislative assembly.
