In a significant political development that has captured Bihar's attention, the Forbesganj constituency has delivered a clear verdict in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. BJP candidate Krishna Kumar Rishi emerged victorious in a closely watched contest that saw intense campaigning and high voter engagement.
Decisive Mandate for BJP
Krishna Kumar Rishi secured a commanding win with 75,835 votes, comfortably defeating his nearest rival Shashi Singh of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), who polled 60,337 votes. The margin of victory stood at 15,498 votes, reflecting a strong performance by the BJP candidate in this crucial constituency.
Election Day Dynamics
The electoral battle unfolded across 331 polling stations, with voting conducted smoothly on election day. The constituency witnessed robust voter participation, with the electoral process concluding without major incidents. The counting process proceeded systematically, with trends clearly indicating Rishi's lead from the early rounds.
Political Significance
Forbesganj constituency, located in the Araria district, has traditionally been a keenly contested seat. The 2025 election results reinforce BJP's growing influence in the region and mark a significant setback for the RJD. Krishna Kumar Rishi's background as a former MLA and his strong local connect appear to have played a crucial role in his electoral success.
Broader Implications
This victory strengthens BJP's position in the Bihar political landscape and contributes to the party's overall performance in the state assembly elections. The results from Forbesganj are being seen as indicative of the shifting political preferences in the Seemanchal region of Bihar.
The election outcome sets the stage for the next five years of governance in Bihar, with the winning candidate expected to focus on addressing local development issues and fulfilling campaign promises made to the electorate.
