Riga Assembly Constituency Election 2025: Complete Results Analysis
The Riga Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed significant political activity during the 2025 state elections, with voters casting their ballots on November 11, 2025. This constituency forms part of the larger electoral battle for control of Bihar's 243-member Vidhan Sabha, with elections conducted in two phases on November 06 and November 11, 2025.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested from the Riga constituency, representing major political parties and alliances. Baidyanath Prasad represented the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Krishna Mohan Singh stood for the Jan Suraaj Party. The Indian National Congress fielded Amit Kumar, who had previously been the runner-up in the last assembly elections.
Other candidates included Dhiraj Kumar (Independent), Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jayaswal (Independent), Motilal Raut (Independent), Nagendra Kumar Paswan (Peoples Party of India Democratic), Ramashish Ray (Independent), Ramnath Mahto (Independent), and Upendra Sahani (Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party).
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the previous Assembly elections, the BJP's Moti Lal Prasad secured victory by a substantial margin of 32,495 votes. The Congress candidate Amit Kumar finished as runner-up with 62,731 votes, setting the stage for an interesting rematch in the 2025 elections.
The electoral battle in Bihar saw the regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners - competing for dominance across the state. Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 57.3% this year, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
Candidate Profiles and Background
The candidates represented diverse backgrounds and financial profiles. Congress candidate Amit Kumar declared assets worth approximately Rs 22 crore, while BJP's Baidyanath Prasad reported assets around Rs 4.96 crore. Jan Suraaj Party's Krishna Mohan Singh declared assets of approximately Rs 7.71 crore.
The educational qualifications of candidates ranged from literate to post-graduate degrees, with ages spanning from 31 to 73 years, reflecting a broad cross-section of society competing for the electoral mandate.
As counting progresses, all eyes remain on the Riga constituency results, which will contribute to determining the political future of Bihar and the formation of the next state government.
