The political landscape of Obra Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed intense electoral activity as voters cast their ballots on November 11, 2025. This crucial constituency forms part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that determined the political future of the state's 243 legislative seats.
Obra Constituency: Electoral Battlefield
Obra Assembly constituency emerged as one of the key battlegrounds in the 2025 Bihar elections. The electoral contest featured multiple prominent candidates representing various political parties, making it a closely watched constituency across the state.
The major contenders included Prakash Chandra from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Sudhir Kumar Sharma representing the Jan Suraaj Party, and Rishi Kumar from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). These candidates brought diverse political backgrounds and significant electoral experience to the contest.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the previous Assembly elections, Rishi Kumar of RJD secured a decisive victory with a commanding margin of 22,668 votes. His closest competitor, Prakash Chandra of LJP, finished as runner-up with 40,994 votes, setting the stage for a potential rematch in the 2025 elections.
The historical voting patterns and previous election outcomes provided crucial insights into voter behavior and political alignments within the Obra constituency, making it a significant indicator of broader political trends in Bihar.
Complete Candidate List for Obra 2025
The electoral fray for Obra constituency featured an extensive list of candidates representing various political parties and independent platforms. The comprehensive candidate roster included:
- Ajit Kumar - Aam Janta Party
- Braj Kishor Singh - Independent
- Dharmendra Kumar - Jagrook Janta Party
- Dhiraj Kumar - Independent
- Dr. Dharmendra Kumar - Akhil Hind Forward Bloc (Krantikari)
- Harisant Kumar - Independent
- Jaynand Ram - New India United Party
- Jitendra Dubey - Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh
- Md Taufique Alam - Independent
- Prakash Chandra - Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)
- Pratima Kumari - Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party
- Ram Raj Yadav - Independent
- Rishi Kumar - RJD
- Sanjay Kumar - BSP
- Shiv Nath Sav - Independent
- Som Prakash - Swaraj Party (Loktantrik)
- Sudhir Kumar Sharma - Jan Suraaj Party
- Uday Narayan Rajbhar - Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party
Financial Profiles of Key Candidates
The election affidavits revealed significant disparities in the financial profiles of major candidates. Prakash Chandra of LJP (Ram Vilas) declared assets worth ₹34.67 crore with liabilities of ₹11 crore, making him one of the wealthiest contenders.
Rishi Kumar of RJD, the incumbent, reported assets valued at ₹5.13 crore with liabilities of ₹64.87 lakh. Other notable financial declarations included Jitendra Dubey of Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh with assets of ₹10.69 crore and Sanjay Kumar of BSP declaring ₹9.62 crore in assets.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Turnout
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections witnessed a voter turnout of 57.3%, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 elections. This enhanced participation reflected the heightened political awareness and engagement among Bihar's electorate.
The electoral battle primarily featured two major regional alliances: the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners. Both alliances expressed confidence about achieving a clear victory even before the counting of votes commenced on November 14, 2025.
The Obra constituency results, along with outcomes from other 242 constituencies, played a decisive role in determining the political direction of Bihar for the next five years, with significant implications for governance, development, and regional politics.
