Nawada Assembly Constituency Goes to Polls in Bihar Elections 2025
The politically significant Nawada Assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the state's crucial electoral process on November 11, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that spanned across two polling dates. The electoral battle for Nawada featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties and alliances in the state.
Key Candidates in the Fray for Nawada Seat
Among the notable contestants for the Nawada Assembly seat were Vibha Devi from the JD(U), Kaushal Yadav representing the RJD, and Anuj Singh from the Jan Suraaj Party. The candidate list also included several independent candidates and representatives from smaller political parties, making the electoral contest particularly interesting for political observers.
The complete list of candidates who contested from Nawada constituency includes:
- Anita Kumari - Bhartiya Lok Chetna Party
- Anuj Singh - Jan Suraaj Party
- Ashok Kumar - BSP
- Bibha Kumari - Independent
- Jitendra Prasad - Independent
- Kaushal Yadav - RJD
- Manoj Kumar - Independent
- Nasima Khatoon - All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen
- Prem Kumar - Independent
- Ravish Kumar - Independent
- Subhash Singh - Indian National Socialistic Action Forces
- Vibha Devi - JD(U)
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the previous Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a decisive victory by RJD's Vibha Devi, who won by an impressive margin of 26,310 votes. The runner-up in that election was Sharwan Kumar of the IND alliance, who secured 46,125 votes. This historical context adds significant importance to the current electoral battle, with both major alliances hoping to claim this strategically important seat.
The broader Bihar electoral landscape saw a voter turnout of 57.3% this year, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections. The political battle in the state primarily featured two major regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U), BJP and other partner parties.
Electoral Significance and Counting Process
Nawada represents one of the 243 assembly seats in Bihar, with elections conducted in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025. The counting process and result declarations are being closely monitored by political analysts and party workers alike, as the outcome will determine the political direction of the state for the next five years.
Both major political camps expressed confidence about achieving a clear victory before the counting of votes began. The election results from Nawada constituency, along with other seats across Bihar, will ultimately determine which political alliance forms the next state government.
The detailed candidate information reveals interesting aspects about the contestants, including their educational qualifications, financial assets, and any pending criminal cases. This transparency in candidate profiling allows voters to make more informed decisions about their representatives.
