Muzaffarpur Assembly Elections 2025: Litmus Test For Congess' Bijendra Chaudhary

The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections feature 130 candidates, including 58 independents. Notable figures like Ashok Singh are contesting, promising a diverse electoral landscape.

The Muzaffarpur Assembly constituency, numbered 94, is a significant seat in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. It is an unreserved urban constituency and one of six segments under the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The political scene here often reflects broader state trends, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) being key contenders.

In the 2020 elections, Bijendra Chaudhary of the INC emerged victorious, reclaiming the seat for his party. He won against BJP's Suresh Kumar Sharma by 6,326 votes, securing a total of 81,871 votes and a vote share of 48.16%. Voter turnout was approximately 52.71% during this election.

Muzaffarpur Election 2025: Key Dates

The upcoming assembly elections in Muzaffarpur are scheduled for November 6, 2025. This marks the first phase of Bihar's assembly elections. The counting of votes and announcement of results are expected on November 14, 2025.

Muzaffarpur's population was recorded at 5,58,423 during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The area is known as a commercial and educational hub in North Bihar and is famous for its "Shahi" litchi. Civic issues often dominate political discussions due to its urban nature.

Muzaffarpur Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2025: Candidate Lineup

The list of candidates contesting includes Ajay Kumar from Bajjikanchal Vikas Party, Aman Kumar Jha from SUCI(C), Anand Patel as an independent candidate, Ashok Kumar Jha from Garib Janshakti Party, Awadhesh Prasad Singh as an independent candidate, Balak Nath Sahani from BSP, Baskit Kumar Sharma as an independent candidate, Bijendra Chaudhary from INC, Chandra Bhushan Prasad as an independent candidate, Dhanvanti Devi from Lok Chetna Dal among others.

The Muzaffarpur Assembly constituency was established in 1957 following the second delimitation process. It has been central to many significant political events in the Tirhut region over the years.

Voting Details for Muzaffarpur Assembly Elections

On election day in Muzaffarpur constituency, voting will be held between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. This schedule aligns with general voting conventions across India.

According to data from the 2020 Assembly election, there were 3,14,902 registered voters in Muzaffarpur. By the time of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, this number had increased to over 3,30,837 voters.

The demographic composition includes a Hindu population of about 77.7% and a Muslim population around 21.1%, based on the city's census data from 2011. The constituency covers Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation and four Gram Panchayats: Bhagwanpur, Madhubani, Majhauli Khetal, and Patahi.