Jyoti Singh Makes Waves in Karakat: Independent Candidate Shakes Up JDU–CPI(ML) Contest
Rohtas, Bihar – 14 Nov 2025: The Karakat Assembly constituency in Rohtas district has become one of the most talked-about seats in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, thanks to the entry of Jyoti Singh, wife of Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh, as an independent candidate. Her participation has added an unexpected twist to the intense contest between JDU’s Mahabali Singh and CPI(ML) (Maoist) incumbent Arun Singh.
Election Highlights
After 21 rounds of counting, Mahabali Singh of JDU leads with 52,970 votes, while Arun Singh of CPI(ML) (Maoist) has 51,737 votes, giving Mahabali a narrow lead of 1,233 votes.
Jyoti Singh, contesting independently, has secured 14,944 votes, finishing in third place but significantly influencing the race between the two main candidates.
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