NDA Registers Commanding Victory Across Madhubani District
The National Democratic Alliance has recorded a resounding victory throughout Madhubani district, matching its impressive performance across the entire state of Bihar. The election results demonstrate strong public support for the ruling coalition across multiple constituencies.
Benipatti: From Nomination Battle to Decisive Victory
One of the most remarkable political turnarounds occurred in Benipatti constituency, where incumbent Vinod Narain Jha faced significant challenges even before the election campaign began. At one point, it appeared Jha might lose his party nomination to popular singer Maithili Thakur.
Through determined resistance from Jha and his supporters, combined with strategic political maneuvering, he successfully retained the nomination. However, his challenges continued as he confronted a serious threat from BJP rebel candidate B Jha Mrinal, who had also been a strong contender for the official BJP ticket.
During the campaign period, the contest appeared to be triangular between Congress, BJP, and rebel candidate Mrinal. Much of the BJP cadre was believed to be supporting the rebel candidate, creating a complex political scenario.
In a surprising development, the situation transformed dramatically on polling day, evolving into a straight contest between BJP and Congress. Ultimately, Vinod Narain Jha defeated Congress candidate Nalini Ranjan Jha by 23,932 votes. This victory margin, while substantial, was smaller than his 2020 win where he had defeated Congress candidate Bhawna Jha by more than 40,000 votes.
Unexpected Outcomes and Key Constituency Results
Another surprising result emerged from Bisfi constituency, where BJP incumbent Hari Bhushan Thakur Bachaul lost to RJD candidate Asif Ahmad by 8,107 votes. Bisfi, known for its significant Muslim population, has historically witnessed clear polarization of votes along community lines.
Political analysts suggest that the presence of Jan Suraaj candidate Sanjay Kumar Mishra, a Maithili Brahmin, likely divided the BJP vote share, significantly affecting Bachaul's electoral prospects in this closely watched contest.
In Rajnagar (SC) constituency, BJP candidate Sujeet Kumar secured a massive victory, defeating RJD's Bishnu Deo Mochi by an impressive margin of 42,185 votes, demonstrating the NDA's strong performance in reserved constituencies.
Meanwhile, JD(U) minister Sheela Mandal, who was seeking re-election from Phulparas constituency, initially faced a tough challenge from district Congress chief Subodh Mandal. Despite the competitive race, she ultimately won the seat by a comfortable margin of 14,099 votes.
Political Implications and Future Prospects
The election results from Madhubani district reflect broader political trends visible across Bihar. The NDA's strong performance, with some notable exceptions, indicates continued public support for the ruling coalition's policies and governance approach.
The mixed results, including both decisive victories and unexpected losses, suggest that local factors and candidate popularity continue to play crucial roles in determining electoral outcomes, even as larger political alliances shape the overall direction.
Political observers will be closely watching how these results influence future political strategies and alliance formations in the region, particularly given the surprising outcomes in constituencies like Bisfi where traditional voting patterns were disrupted.
