The political fate of Raghunathpur Assembly constituency in Bihar will be decided as counting begins for the 2025 state elections. This high-stakes electoral battle saw voters casting their ballots on November 06, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar legislative assembly elections that spanned across two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Raghunathpur constituency witnessed a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates competing for the assembly seat. The electoral battle featured Vikash Kumar Singh representing the JD(U), while the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) fielded Osama Shahab. The Jan Suraaj Party candidate Rahul Kirti and Janshakti Janta Dal's Pashupati Nath Chaturvedi also contested alongside independent candidates Anita Kumari, Upendra Singh, and Kumar Santosh of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the 2020 Assembly elections, the constituency saw a decisive victory for RJD's Harishankar Yadav, who won by a significant margin of 17,965 votes. The runner-up in the previous election was LJP's Manoj Kumar Singh, who secured 49,792 votes. This historical context adds considerable interest to whether the incumbent party can maintain its hold or if the political landscape will shift.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Participation
The 2025 Bihar elections recorded a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 elections. The electoral battle in the state primarily featured two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners. Both alliances competed vigorously for dominance across Bihar's 243 Vidhan Sabha seats.
As counting progresses, all eyes remain on Raghunathpur constituency to see which candidate emerges victorious and what implications the results might have for Bihar's political future. The outcome will determine whether the constituency maintains its previous political alignment or witnesses a significant shift in voter preferences.
