
Begusarai, Bihar: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 reaches a decisive moment today as counting begins across all seven constituencies in Begusarai district. Early trends indicate a closely fought contest in seats such as Bachwara, Matihani, Bakhri, and Begusarai itself, keeping voters and political observers on edge.
Counting Commences
Vote counting for all seven Begusarai assembly seats—Cheria Bariarpur, Bachwara, Teghra, Matihani, Sahebpur Kamal, Begusarai, and Bakhri—began at 8:00 AM at the district headquarters. The administration has ensured tight security to maintain a fair and transparent process. For each constituency, 14 counting tables have been set up to manage the large volume of votes.
Early Trends by Constituency
- Begusarai: Congress candidate Amita Bhushan is leading, with BJP’s incumbent Kundan Kumar trailing behind. Jan Suraj Party’s Surendra Kumar Sahni is also a key contender.
- Sahebpur Kamal: RJD’s Sattanand Sambuddh holds the early lead against LJP(R)’s Surendra Vivek and JSP’s Amar Kumar.
- Teghra: NDA’s Rajneesh Kumar is ahead in initial trends.
- Cheria Bariarpur: RJD’s Sushil Kumar leads.
- Bachwara: Congress’s Shivprakash Garibdas is showing a slender edge.
- Matihani: JD(U)’s Raj Kumar Singh competes closely with RJD’s Narendra Kumar Singh aka Bogo Singh, while JSP’s Arun Kumar is also in the fray.
- Bakhri: CPI incumbent Suryakant Paswan leads, facing stiff competition from LJP(R)’s Sanjay Kumar and JSP’s Sanjay Kumar.
Political Stakes High
Begusarai has witnessed a high-profile contest this year, with a total of 14.93 lakh voters deciding the fate of 73 candidates, including prominent political figures such as:
- Surendra Mehta, Bihar’s Sports Minister
- Sushil Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Satish Prasad Singh
- Abhishek Anand, son of former minister Manju Verma
- Kundan Kumar, close relative of Giriraj Singh
- Sattanand Sambuddh, son of former minister Shrinarayan Yadav
Postal Ballot Advantage
Counting of postal ballots began early in the morning, giving initial leads to some candidates. These votes have set the tone for what promises to be a tense and closely watched counting day.
Key Highlights
- Voting trends indicate tight races in Bachwara, Matihani, and Bakhri, with margins expected to remain narrow.
- Begusarai constituency itself shows a direct battle between BJP and Congress, making it one of the most high-stakes seats in the district.
With counting ongoing under tight security, Begusarai is set for a thrilling conclusion as voters eagerly await the final results of these seven assembly constituencies.
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