Raja Pakar Assembly Constituency Goes to Polls in Crucial Bihar Elections
The politically significant Raja Pakar Assembly constituency in Bihar participated in the state's electoral process on November 06, 2025, as part of the biennial elections for the 243-seat Bihar Vidhan Sabha. This Scheduled Caste reserved seat has emerged as a crucial battleground in the ongoing political contest between major regional alliances.
Key Candidates in the Fray for 2025 Elections
Several prominent candidates contested from Raja Pakar constituency this election season. The main contenders included Mahendra Ram representing the JD(U), Mukesh Kumar from the Jan Suraaj Party, Pratima Kumari of the Indian National Congress, and Mohit Paswan from the Communist Party of India. The constituency witnessed a diverse field of candidates from multiple political parties and independent backgrounds.
Other notable candidates in the electoral race were Ajay Kumar Paswan (Independent), Ashok Paswan (Sathi Aur Aapka Faisala Party), Chandan Kumar (All India Forward Bloc), Dharmendra Kumar (Jantantra Awaj Party), Kavita Kumari (Independent), Krishna Mohan Paswan (BSP), Pankaj Kumar (Aazad Samaj Party), Sanjeev Chowdhary (The Plurals Party), Shivnath Kumar Paswan (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), and Umesh Ram (SUCI-C).
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the last Assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a closely fought battle where Pratima Kumari of the Congress party emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 1,796 votes. The JD(U)'s Mahendra Ram secured the runner-up position with 52,503 votes, setting the stage for a potential rematch in the 2025 elections.
The historical election data reveals that Sanjay Kumar won the seat in 2010, followed by Shivchandra Ram in 2015, before Pratima Kumari's victory in 2020. This pattern indicates the constituency's dynamic political landscape and the absence of a consistent winning pattern.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape and Voter Participation
Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% in the 2025 elections, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. The elections were conducted in two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025, with counting scheduled for November 14, 2025.
The political battle in Bihar primarily featured two major alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP, and other partner parties. Both alliances competed vigorously for dominance in the state's political arena, with Raja Pakar constituency representing one of the many keenly watched contests.
As the counting process commenced on November 14, 2025, all eyes remained on Raja Pakar constituency to see whether the incumbent Congress candidate would retain the seat or if the JD(U) would reclaim this important SC-reserved constituency. The election results will ultimately determine the political direction of Bihar for the next five years.
