The political landscape of Sahebganj constituency in Bihar witnessed significant activity as assembly election results for 2025 were declared following the two-phase polling conducted across the state.
Election Schedule and Voting Patterns
Sahebganj Assembly constituency participated in the Bihar legislative elections with voting conducted on November 06, 2025. The elections for all 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats were held across two phases - November 06 and November 11, 2025. The state recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a marginal increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
This electoral battle saw major political alliances competing for dominance in Bihar. The contest primarily involved the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U) and BJP along with other supporting parties.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Sahebganj constituency featured a diverse field of candidates representing various political parties and independent platforms. The prominent contenders included Raju Kumar Singh from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Thakur Hari Kishore Singh representing the Jan Suraaj Party, and Prithwinath Ray from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
The complete list of candidates who contested from Sahebganj assembly seat includes Binda Mahato (BSP), Jai Prakash Kumar (Independent), Motiur Rahman (Independent), Mukesh Kumar Singh (Independent), Prithwinath Ray (RJD), Rajan Kumar (Independent), Raju Kumar Singh (BJP), Ranjeet Kumar (Independent), Shambhu Sah (Independent), Sukhari Das (SUCI-C), Thakur Hari Kishore Singh (Jan Suraaj Party), Vikky Kumar (Independent), and Yogendra Kumar Yadav (Independent).
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the previous Assembly elections, Raju Kumar Singh of VSIP secured victory by a substantial margin of 15,333 votes. The runner-up position was claimed by Ramvichar Rai of RJD who gathered 65,870 votes in the last electoral contest.
The historical voting pattern in Sahebganj indicates a competitive political environment with shifting allegiances and close contests between major political players. The constituency has seen different parties claiming victory in successive elections, reflecting the dynamic nature of Bihar's political landscape.
As the counting process commenced, all eyes were on Sahebganj to determine whether the incumbent could retain the seat or if opposition forces would manage to swing the voter sentiment in their favor. The results from this constituency were particularly significant given its representation in the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly.
