The political fate of Mahishi assembly constituency hangs in balance as counting begins for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections 2025. This crucial seat in Saharsa district witnessed a tight contest between ruling JD(U) and opposition RJD, with voters turning out in significant numbers to exercise their democratic rights.
Election Schedule and Voting Patterns
Mahishi constituency went to polls on November 06, 2025 during the first phase of Bihar's two-phase assembly elections. The second phase occurred on November 11, 2025, covering the remaining constituencies across the state. The Election Commission reported a voter turnout of 57.3% across Bihar this year, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The counting process began on November 14, 2025, with election officials working meticulously to verify and count votes from all polling stations. The entire state watched closely as results would determine whether the NDA alliance led by JD(U) and BJP would retain power or the Mahagathbandhan led by RJD would make a comeback.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Mahishi constituency featured a diverse field of candidates representing major political parties and independent contenders. The main contestants included Gunjeshwar Sah from JD(U) who is the sitting MLA, Gautam Krishna from RJD who was the runner-up in previous elections, and Shamim Akhtar from Jan Suraaj Party.
Other significant candidates in the contest were Devnarayan Yadav representing Janshakti Janta Dal and several independent candidates including Arvind Kumar, Maharudra Jha, Rahul Paswan, Raja Kumar, Ranjit Sada, Suraj Samrat, Sushil Kumar Rajak, Tiro Sharma, and Vijay Kumar Gupta from AAP. Priyanka Anand from BSP also contested from this seat, making it a multi-cornered contest.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the 2020 assembly elections, JD(U)'s Gunjeshwar Sah emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 1630 votes. His closest competitor, RJD's Gautam Krishna, secured 64,686 votes in that election. The 2025 contest was particularly significant as it represented a direct fight between the two major regional alliances dominating Bihar politics.
The NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners faced off against the Mahagathbandhan led by RJD, with both alliances hoping to secure majority in the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly. Mahishi constituency has traditionally witnessed close contests, making it one of the bellwether seats in the Kosi region.
As counting progresses, political analysts are closely monitoring the trends from Mahishi and other key constituencies that could determine the formation of the next state government. The results will not only decide the local representative but also influence the broader political landscape of Bihar for the next five years.
