Kurtha Assembly Constituency Election 2025: Complete Overview
The high-stakes battle for Kurtha Assembly constituency in Bihar reached its climax as counting began for the 2025 Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections. This crucial seat went to polls on November 11, 2025, as part of the two-phase election process that saw voting across Bihar's 243 assembly seats on November 6 and November 11.
Key Candidates in the Fray
The electoral contest in Kurtha featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties. Pappu Kumar Verma from the JD(U) emerged as one of the key contenders, while Rambali Singh represented the Jan Suraaj Party. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) fielded Kumar Krishna Mohan, also known as Suday Yadav, as their candidate for this significant seat.
Other candidates who contested from Kurtha constituency included Arun Kumar (alias Arun Kushwaha) from Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, Ashok Kumar from BSP, and several independent candidates including Avinash Kumar, Buddhadev Sav, Niraj Kumar, Raushan Kumar, and Vinod Kumar. The SUCI(C) party candidate was Rupesh Kumar, while Uma Shankar Sharan represented the Aam Aadmi Party.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the 2020 Assembly elections, Kurtha constituency witnessed a decisive victory for RJD candidate Bagi Kumar Verma, who won by an impressive margin of 27,810 votes. The runner-up in the previous election was JD(U)'s Satyadeo Singh, who secured 26,417 votes. This historical context added significant importance to the 2025 electoral battle, with both major alliances aiming to either retain or capture this key seat.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Participation
The 2025 Bihar elections recorded a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The electoral battle in the state primarily featured two major regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners. Both alliances competed fiercely for dominance in the state's political landscape.
The counting process for Kurtha constituency and all other assembly seats began on November 14, 2025, with results being declared in real-time. Political observers closely monitored this constituency given its strategic importance in the broader context of Bihar politics and the narrow victory margins witnessed in previous elections.
As the counting progressed, all eyes remained on Kurtha to see whether the constituency would maintain its previous voting pattern or witness a shift in political allegiance. The outcome of this single constituency was expected to have implications for the larger political equations in Bihar.
