The political fate of Shahpur assembly constituency in Bihar will be decided as counting begins for the 2025 state elections. This high-stakes battle features prominent candidates from major political alliances competing for this significant seat.
Election Schedule and Voting Patterns
Bihar witnessed elections across all 243 Vidhan Sabha seats conducted in two phases on November 06, 2025 and November 11, 2025. The Shahpur constituency specifically went to polls during the first phase on November 06, 2025. The state recorded a voter turnout of 57.3% this year, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
The electoral battle in Bihar primarily featured two major regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partner parties. Both formations campaigned extensively to establish political dominance in the state.
Key Candidates in Shahpur Constituency
Several significant candidates are contesting from Shahpur assembly seat in the 2025 elections. The main contenders include:
- Rakesh Ranjan representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Padma Ojha from the Jan Suraaj Party
- Rahul Tiwary of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
- Madan Yadav from Janshakti Janta Dal
Other candidates in the fray include Dablu Kumar Gond (Independent), Dharmendra Kumar (BSP), Gouttam Ojha (Independent), Krishna Ram (Independent), Manan Shah (Independent), Sahabudin Miya (Independent), and Shankar Kumar Gond from Gondvana Gantantra Party.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the last Assembly elections, Rahul Tiwary of RJD secured victory by an impressive margin of 22,883 votes. The runner-up position was claimed by Shobha Devi of IND alliance who gathered 41,510 votes. This historical performance makes Rahul Tiwary a strong incumbent candidate seeking re-election from this constituency.
The candidate background information reveals interesting details about the contestants. Padma Ojha declared assets worth approximately Rs 14.99 crore, while Rahul Tiwary reported assets around Rs 12.71 crore. Rakesh Ranjan from BJP holds a graduate professional degree, and Madan Yadav has three pending cases against him according to election affidavits.
As counting progresses, political observers are closely monitoring whether the incumbent RJD can maintain its hold on Shahpur or if the NDA alliance can make significant inroads in this important Bihar constituency.
