Patna is witnessing a crucial political battle today as the fate of 14 assembly constituencies hangs in the balance during the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. The electoral contest has drawn significant attention across the state, with particular focus on whether established leaders can maintain their strongholds against emerging challengers.
High-Stakes Battle Across Patna Constituencies
The election outcome will determine representation for fourteen key constituencies including Patna Sahib, Mokama, Barh, Bakhtiarpur, Bikram, Masaurhi, Paliganj, Maner, Danapur, Phulwari, Fatuha, Bankipur, Kumhrar and Digha. Each constituency presents its own unique political dynamics and voter demographics that could influence the final results.
In Patna Sahib, an urban assembly constituency, approximately 17% of the electorate comprises Muslim voters, making it a significant demographic factor in the electoral calculations. The constituency has been a BJP stronghold, with senior leader and current Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav achieving an impressive record of seven consecutive victories.
Established Leaders Face New Challenges
Nand Kishore Yadav's political dominance in the region is remarkable, having secured victory four times from Patna East and three times from Patna Sahib since 2010. His winning margin has consistently expanded with each election, demonstrating growing support among constituents.
In the 2020 Bihar Legislative Assembly election for Patna Sahib constituency, Yadav secured a decisive victory with 97,692 votes, representing 51.91% of the total vote share. His closest competitor, Congress's Pravin Singh, received 79,392 votes, while NOTA (None of the Above) option garnered 3,234 votes.
For the 2025 elections, BJP has fielded Ratnesh Kushwaha from the Patna Sahib seat, who faces Congress leader Shashant Shekhar in what promises to be a closely watched contest.
Bankipur: The Nitin Nabin Showdown
All eyes are particularly focused on Bankipur constituency, where BJP's Nitin Nabin is attempting to secure his fourth consecutive term. His political journey in this constituency has been closely followed by both supporters and opponents, making this one of the most anticipated results of the election.
Nabin faces significant competition from multiple candidates including Rekha Kumari from the RJD, Vandana Kumari representing the JSP, Niranjan Achary from the RRP, and Pankaj Kumar from the AAP. This multi-cornered contest adds complexity to the electoral dynamics and could potentially split votes in unexpected ways.
The election results from Bankipur will not only determine Nabin's political future but also signal whether the BJP can maintain its influence in this crucial constituency. A fourth consecutive victory would solidify his position as one of the region's most successful political figures.
As counting continues and results begin to emerge, political analysts are closely monitoring voting patterns and demographic shifts that could influence future elections. The outcome in Patna's constituencies is expected to have significant implications for Bihar's political landscape and governance direction for the coming years.
