The political fate of Maner Assembly constituency in Bihar hangs in balance as counting begins for the 2025 state elections. This crucial seat went to polls on November 06, 2025, as part of the two-phase Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that concluded on November 11, 2025.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Maner constituency witnessed a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates vying for victory. The main contenders include Jitendra Yadav representing the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Sandip Kumar Singh (also known as Gopal Sandeep Singh) from the Jan Suraaj Party, and Bhai Birendra of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Other significant candidates in the race are Shankar Kumar from Janshakti Janta Dal and multiple independent candidates including Chandrashekhar Mahto, Gudiya Kumari, and Vikash Kumar (also known as Dikesh Singh).
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last Assembly elections, the constituency saw a decisive victory for RJD's Bhai Virendra, who won by an impressive margin of 32,917 votes. The BJP's Nikhil Anand secured the runner-up position with 61,306 votes.
The RJD has maintained a stronghold in Maner, with Bhai Virendra emerging victorious in three consecutive elections - 2010, 2015, and 2020, demonstrating consistent voter support for the party in this constituency.
Election Dynamics and Voter Participation
Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 elections, 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 comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners.
The election witnessed intense competition between these regional alliances seeking dominance in Bihar's 243-seat Assembly. The counting process will determine whether the incumbent RJD can maintain its winning streak in Maner or if opposition parties manage to break their stronghold.
As the counting progresses, all eyes remain on Maner constituency to see which way the political winds blow in this significant Bihar electoral battle.
