Lakhisarai Assembly Constituency Goes to Polls in Crucial Bihar Elections
The politically significant Lakhisarai Assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the state's electoral process on November 06, 2025, as part of the biennial elections for the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha. The election was conducted in two phases across the state on November 06 and November 11, 2025, with counting scheduled for November 14, 2025.
Key Candidates in the Fray for Lakhisarai Seat
This election witnessed a multi-cornered contest in Lakhisarai with several prominent candidates vying for the seat. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded sitting MLA Vijay Kumar Sinha, while the Indian National Congress (INC) has nominated Amaresh Kumar. The newly formed Jan Suraaj Party has put forward Suraj Kumar as their candidate.
Other candidates in the contest include Abhishek Kumar (Independent), Amresh Kumar (Independent), Amresh Prasad Singh (Independent), Kusho Mahto (Bhartiya Lok Chetna Party), Praval Kumar (BSP), Ramjee Mandal (Independent), Subodh Kumar Suman (Independent), Vijay Kumar (Independent), and Vikash Kumar Jagnani (Independent).
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the 2020 Assembly elections, BJP's Vijay Kumar Sinha emerged victorious by a significant margin of 10,483 votes. The Congress candidate Amaresh Kumar finished as the runner-up with 63,729 votes. Vijay Kumar Sinha has maintained a stronghold on this constituency, having won consecutive elections in 2010, 2015, and 2020.
The electoral battle in Bihar this year saw the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA alliance comprising JD(U) and BJP competing for dominance in the state. Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% this election cycle, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 figures.
Candidate Profiles and Financial Declarations
According to affidavits submitted during nomination, Vijay Kumar Sinha of BJP declared assets worth Rs 11.62 crore with liabilities of Rs 82.33 lakh. The Congress candidate Amaresh Kumar reported assets valued at Rs 4.90 crore with liabilities of Rs 27.50 lakh.
Among other notable candidates, Abhishek Kumar (Independent) declared assets of Rs 51.27 lakh with no liabilities, while Suraj Kumar of Jan Suraaj Party and several independent candidates either did not declare their assets or had significantly lower financial declarations.
The age profile of candidates shows a mix of experience and youth, with the youngest candidate being 27-year-old Suraj Kumar of Jan Suraaj Party and the oldest being 63-year-old Subodh Kumar Suman, an independent candidate.
Broader Electoral Context in Bihar
The Lakhisarai constituency forms part of the larger electoral landscape in Bihar where all 243 seats were contested. The election results will determine the political direction of the state for the next five years and could have significant implications for national politics.
As the counting process begins, all eyes are on key constituencies like Lakhisarai that have traditionally been BJP strongholds but face challenges from both established parties and new political entrants. The results will reveal whether the incumbent MLA can secure a fourth consecutive term or if changing political dynamics will bring a new representative to power.
