The political fate of Parihar assembly constituency in Bihar was decided as voters cast their ballots on November 11, 2025, during the crucial Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that determined the composition of the state's 243-member legislative assembly.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested for the Parihar assembly seat in what promised to be a closely watched electoral battle. The Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Gayetri Devi, who had previously secured victory in the last assembly elections. The Rashtriya Janata Dal nominated Smita Gupta, while the Jan Suraaj Party put forward Awadhesh Prasad as their candidate.
Other candidates who entered the electoral arena included Akhilesh Narayan Thakur representing the Aam Aadmi Party, along with independent contenders Chandrabhushan Kumar, Mahendra Singh Yadav, Mohd Muksaid Alam, and Ram Vinod Nayak.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the previous assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a tight contest where BJP's Gaytri Devi emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 1,569 votes. Her closest competitor, RJD's Ritu Kumar, secured 71,851 votes, demonstrating the competitive nature of politics in this constituency.
Historical data reveals that Gaytri Devi has maintained a stronghold in Parihar, having won the seat in both the 2015 and 2020 assembly elections. Prior to her tenure, Ram Naresh Pr. Yadav had represented the constituency in the 2010 assembly elections.
Broader Electoral Landscape
The Bihar assembly elections were conducted in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025, with the entire state recording a voter turnout of 57.3%, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 elections.
The electoral battle primarily featured two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the National Democratic Alliance comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partners. These coalitions competed for political dominance in a state known for its complex political equations and caste-based voting patterns.
As counting day approached, political observers closely monitored Parihar constituency given its history of close contests and the significance of its outcome in the larger political calculus of Bihar. The results were expected to reflect voter sentiment on various local issues and the performance of the sitting MLA.
