The political fate of Singheshwar assembly constituency hangs in balance as counting begins for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections 2025. This Scheduled Caste reserved seat in Madhepura district witnessed intense competition between major political alliances during the two-phase polling conducted across Bihar.
Election Schedule and Voting Pattern
Singheshwar constituency participated in the first phase of Bihar elections held on November 06, 2025, alongside several other constituencies. The second phase occurred on November 11, 2025, completing the electoral process for all 243 assembly seats in the state.
Bihar recorded an overall voter turnout of 57.3% this election cycle, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. This indicates continued public engagement in the democratic process despite various challenges.
Key Candidates in the Fray
The electoral battle in Singheshwar features several prominent candidates representing major political parties. Ramesh Rishi from the Janata Dal (United) aims to reclaim the seat he previously held, while Chandrahas Chaupal of the Rashtriya Janata Dal seeks to defend his incumbent position.
Other significant contenders include Pramod Kumar Ram representing the Jan Suraaj Party, along with independent candidates Bablu Rishidev, Bambam Kumar, Manju Devi, Virendra Kumar Sharma, and Subhash Kumar of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
Historical Context and Previous Results
In the 2020 assembly elections, Chandrahas Chaupal of RJD emerged victorious by a margin of 5,573 votes. His closest competitor, JD(U)'s Ramesh Rishidev, secured 80,608 votes as the runner-up. This historical context adds significance to the current electoral contest between these two seasoned politicians.
The constituency has witnessed alternating political allegiances over previous election cycles, with Ramesh Rishidev having won the seat in both 2010 and 2015 elections before his defeat in 2020.
As counting progresses, all eyes remain on Singheshwar to see whether the incumbent retains the seat or the opposition manages to reclaim this politically significant constituency. The results will ultimately determine the representation for this important segment of Bihar's legislative assembly.
