The political fate of Tikari assembly constituency in Bihar hangs in balance as counting of votes progresses for the 2025 state elections. This high-stakes electoral battle saw voters casting their ballots on November 11, 2025, as part of the larger Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections that spanned across two phases.
Tikari Constituency: Electoral Landscape and Key Contenders
The Tikari seat witnessed a multi-cornered contest with several prominent candidates in the fray. Among the key contenders are Shashi Kumar representing the Jan Suraaj Party and Ajay Kumar from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The constituency has drawn significant attention given its historical voting patterns and the tight margins witnessed in previous elections.
Other candidates who contested from Tikari include Anil Kumar of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), Ashok Kumar as an Independent, Dharmendra Paswan from Samata Party, and several independent candidates including Kundan Kumar, Manoj Kumar Bharti, Munna Kumar, and Subodh Kumar Singh. The diverse candidate list reflects the complex political dynamics of this Bihar constituency.
Historical Context and Previous Election Performance
In the last assembly elections, the constituency witnessed a closely fought battle where Anil Kumar of HAMS secured victory by a narrow margin of 2630 votes. The Indian National Congress candidate Sumant Kumar emerged as the runner-up with 67,729 votes, demonstrating how every vote counts in this competitive constituency.
The 2025 Bihar elections recorded a voter turnout of 57.3%, showing a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly elections. This indicates growing political engagement among the electorate despite various challenges.
Broader Political Context: NDA vs Mahagathbandhan
The Tikari constituency battle forms part of the larger political war between two major alliances in Bihar. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA coalition comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners are locked in a fierce competition for dominance across the state's 243 assembly seats.
Both political camps expressed confidence about achieving a clear victory before the counting began. The election results will ultimately determine which alliance forms the next government in Bihar and shapes the state's political direction for the coming years.
As the counting process continues, political observers and citizens alike await the final outcome that will decide whether the incumbent can retain power or whether voters have opted for a change in leadership in Tikari constituency.
