In a decisive political showdown that captured Bihar's attention, the Darbhanga Rural constituency has delivered a clear verdict in the 2025 Assembly elections. Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sanjay Saraogi emerged victorious, securing the seat with a commanding margin that underscores the constituency's political preferences.
Election Results Breakdown
The electoral battle saw Saraogi accumulate an impressive 95,583 votes, demonstrating strong voter support across the constituency. His closest competitor, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Lalit Kumar Yadav, managed to secure 70,304 votes, falling short by a significant margin of 25,279 votes.
Complete Candidate Performance
The electoral landscape featured multiple contenders vying for the Darbhanga Rural seat:
- Sanjay Saraogi (BJP): 95,583 votes - Winner
- Lalit Kumar Yadav (RJD): 70,304 votes
- Shambhu Prasad Yadav (BSP): 2,668 votes
- Md Javed (BMP): 1,797 votes
- Sanjay Kumar Singh (Independent): 1,464 votes
- Sunny Kumar (Independent): 1,227 votes
- NOTA: 2,159 votes
Political Significance
This victory represents more than just numbers—it signifies the continuing political influence of the BJP in key Bihar constituencies. Saraogi's win reinforces the party's stronghold in the region and demonstrates their effective campaign strategy in rural Bihar.
The substantial margin of victory, crossing the 25,000-vote threshold, indicates clear voter preference and potentially signals broader political trends in the state. The results also highlight the ongoing political dynamics between the BJP and RJD, two major forces in Bihar's political arena.
Electoral Participation
Voter turnout and participation played a crucial role in determining the outcome. The significant number of votes secured by both major candidates reflects robust democratic engagement in the constituency, with voters actively participating in shaping their political representation.
The NOTA (None of the Above) option, while receiving modest support, indicates that a segment of voters preferred to express dissatisfaction with all candidates rather than support any particular contender.
As counting concluded and results were formally declared, Darbhanga Rural has set its political course for the coming term, with Sanjay Saraogi poised to represent the constituency's interests in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
