Bihar heads to assembly polls in November
As Bihar gears up for its 2025 Assembly elections in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14, the spotlight is on high-stakes battles between the RJD–Congress-led Mahagathbandhan and the BJP–JD(U)-led NDA. The results will decide the state’s political future after years of shifting alliances. (Photo credit: ANI)
The big fights: Alliances and key players
Key constituencies such as Raghopur, Mahua, Sheohar, Harnaut, Raghunathpur, and Hathua feature prominent political figures, including Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, and Nitish Kumar, vying for power. (Photo credit: ANI)
Raghopur: The Yadav family stronghold (Vaishali)
Raghopur is the political base of the Yadav family, represented by Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, and now Tejashwi Yadav. The RJD leader seeks a third straight win from the seat. He faces BJP’s Satish Kumar Yadav and JSP’s Chanchal Singh this time. (Photo credit: ANI)
Harnaut: Nitish Kumar’s home turf (Nalanda)
Harnaut, just three kilometres from Nitish Kumar’s native village Kalyan Bigha, is seen as his political backyard. The Chief Minister last contested this seat in 1995. JD(U)’s Hari Narayan Singh will defend it again for the NDA alliance. (Photo credit: PTI)
Mahua: Tej Pratap’s comeback seat (Vaishali)
Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of Lalu Prasad, returns to Mahua, fielded by Janshakti Janata Dal at the seat that launched his political career in 2015. He faces RJD’s Mukesh Raushan and LJP(R)’s Sanjay Singh in a triangular fight. The constituency has a large Yadav, Scheduled Caste, and Muslim voter base. (Photo credit: ANI)
Sheohar: A three-way contest (Sheohar District)
After Chetan Anand shifted to Nabinagar, Sheohar has become an open contest. RJD’s Navneet Jha, JD(U)’s Shweta Gupta, and JSP’s Neeraj Singh are in the fray this year. The constituency has a history of close margins and frequent political swings. (Photo credits: Instagram)
Raghunathpur- Osama Shahab’s political debut (Siwan)
Osama Shahab, son of late RJD leader Mohammad Shahabuddin, will make his electoral debut from Raghunathpur. His candidature is seen as Lalu Prasad’s attempt to reclaim Siwan’s old political base. He will face JD(U)’s Vikas Kumar Singh in a closely watched contest. (Photo credit: X)
Hathua- Lalu’s birthplace in focus (Gopalganj)
Hathua, which includes Lalu Prasad Yadav’s native village Phulwaria, holds symbolic significance for RJD. Rajesh Kumar Singh of RJD is seeking a second term from this seat. The NDA is yet to announce its candidate for Hathua. (Photo credit: Agencies)
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