Motihari Assembly Constituency Goes to Polls in Crucial Bihar Elections
The politically significant Motihari assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the state legislative elections on November 11, 2025, as part of the broader Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls that spanned across two phases. The elections for all 243 assembly seats in Bihar were conducted on November 06, 2025, and November 11, 2025, with the entire state witnessing a democratic exercise that would determine the future political landscape.
Key Candidates in the Fray for Motihari Seat
This election season saw several prominent candidates competing for the Motihari assembly seat. The Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Pramod Kumar, who aimed to retain his position after previous victories. The Rashtriya Janata Dal nominated Dewa Gupta, while the relatively new Jan Suraaj Party put forward Atul Kumar as their candidate.
Other candidates who entered the electoral battle included Brajbihari Yadav as an Independent, Divyanshu Bhardwaj (Independent), Dukhit Ray (Independent), Fakhre Alam representing the Bahujan Samaj Party, Sikandar Chaudhary from Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party, and Sushil Kumar of The Plurals Party.
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the last Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory for BJP's Pramod Kumar who won by a significant margin of 14,645 votes. The runner-up in that electoral battle was RJD's Om Prakash Chaudhary who secured 78,088 votes, demonstrating the competitive nature of politics in this region.
The 2025 Bihar elections recorded a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections. This indicates growing political engagement among the electorate despite various challenges.
Political Alliances and Larger State Context
The Motihari constituency results form part of the larger political battle between two major alliances in Bihar. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners contested fiercely for dominance across the state's 243 constituencies.
As counting progresses, all eyes remain on Motihari to see whether the incumbent BJP representative can maintain his hold or whether the opposition forces manage to make significant inroads in this crucial constituency.
The election results from Motihari will provide important insights into the changing political dynamics of Bihar and could potentially influence the formation of the next state government.
