Madhepura Assembly Election 2025: Live Results and Key Updates
The political landscape of Madhepura constituency in Bihar remains in focus as counting continues for the 2025 Assembly elections. This crucial seat went to polls on November 06, 2025, during the two-phase Bihar elections that saw voting across all 243 constituencies on November 06 and November 11, 2025.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested for the Madhepura assembly seat in this high-stakes election. The main contenders included Kavita Kumari Saha representing the JD(U), Shashi Kumar from the Jan Suraaj Party, and Chandra Shekhar of the RJD who is defending his seat. Other significant candidates in the race were Sanjay Yadav of the Janshakti Janta Dal along with several independent candidates.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory for RJD's Chandra Shekhar who won by a significant margin of 16,046 votes. The JD(U) candidate Nikhil Mandal secured the runner-up position with 65,070 votes. This historical context adds considerable importance to the current electoral battle in Madhepura.
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 primarily featured two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners. Both alliances competed intensely for dominance in the state's political arena.
The complete candidate list for Madhepura constituency includes representatives from multiple parties including Aadarsh Mithila Party, BSP, AAP, and several independent candidates, making this one of the most contested seats in the region.
As counting progresses, political observers are closely monitoring whether the incumbent can maintain their hold or if the changing political dynamics will bring a new representative to power in this significant Bihar constituency.
