Sikti Assembly Constituency: Election Battle Intensifies
The political landscape in Bihar's Sikti Assembly constituency witnessed significant activity as voters cast their ballots on November 11, 2025. This crucial seat forms part of the larger Bihar Legislative Assembly elections that determined the fate of 243 constituencies across the state.
The electoral process unfolded in two phases, with voting conducted on November 06 and November 11, 2025. Bihar recorded an impressive voter turnout of 57.3% this year, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections.
Key Candidates in the Fray
Several prominent candidates contested from Sikti constituency, representing diverse political parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Vijay Kumar Mandal, who previously secured victory in the 2020 elections. Mandal had won by a substantial margin of 13,610 votes in the last assembly polls.
The Jan Suraaj Party nominated Md Raghib, while the Vikassheel Insaan Party put forward Hari Narayan Pramanik as their candidate. Other significant contenders included Bhola Prasad Singh of BSP and Dinesh Kumar Arya representing AAP.
Historical Context and Past Performance
Analyzing previous election results reveals interesting patterns in Sikti constituency. In the 2020 Assembly elections, BJP's Vijay Kumar Mandal emerged victorious, defeating RJD candidate Shatrughan Prasad Suman, who secured 70,518 votes as the runner-up.
The constituency has shown consistent political preferences, with Vijay Kumar Mandal maintaining his winning streak since 2015. The 2025 elections tested whether this pattern would continue or witness a political shift.
Broader Political Landscape
The Sikti constituency battle occurred against the backdrop of intense competition between major political alliances in Bihar. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U) and BJP fought vigorously for dominance across the state.
Regional parties and independent candidates also played crucial roles, making the electoral contest more complex and unpredictable. The counting process determined which alliance would ultimately form the government in Bihar.
As election officials tallied votes, political observers closely monitored whether the incumbent could retain the seat or if opposition forces would make significant inroads in this traditionally competitive constituency.
