The political landscape of Pranpur assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed a significant electoral battle during the 2025 state assembly elections. Voters across this crucial constituency participated in the democratic process that will determine the region's political representation for the next five years.
Election Schedule and Voting Patterns
Bihar conducted elections for its 243 Vidhan Sabha seats across two phases on November 6, 2025 and November 11, 2025. The Pranpur constituency specifically went to polls during the second phase on November 11. The state recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
This electoral battle saw two major political alliances competing for dominance in Bihar. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comprising JD(U) and BJP faced off against the Mahagathbandhan led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The increased voter participation indicated heightened political awareness among Bihar's electorate.
Key Candidates in Pranpur Constituency
The Pranpur assembly constituency featured several prominent candidates representing major political parties. Nisha Singh from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returned to defend her seat, having previously won the constituency in the 2020 assembly elections. Her main competitors included Kunal Nishad representing the Jan Suraaj Party and Ishrat Parween from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Other significant contenders in the electoral fray included Md Aftab Alam of All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen, Prem Kumar Mandal from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and several independent candidates including Abdus Salam, Manoj Murmu, and Satya Narayan Mandal.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the 2020 assembly elections, BJP's Nisha Singh secured victory by a margin of 2972 votes. Her closest competitor, Tauquir Alam from Indian National Congress (INC), managed to secure 77,002 votes. This narrow victory margin set the stage for an intense political contest in the 2025 elections.
The constituency has shown changing political preferences over the years. During the 2010 and 2015 assembly elections, Binod Kumar Singh emerged victorious, indicating a pattern of alternating political preferences among Pranpur's electorate.
As vote counting commenced on November 14, 2025, political observers closely monitored Pranpur constituency given its history of close contests and its significance in the broader political landscape of Bihar. The results from this constituency were expected to provide insights into the overall political direction of the state.
