The political battle for the Sherghati seat in the Bihar Assembly elections of 2025 has captured the attention of the entire state. This seat was held by the JDU in the last two elections, but in the 2020 Assembly elections, the RJD made inroads and secured a victory.
Sherghati: All parties in Bihar have geared up for the Assembly elections and are campaigning vigorously. Every party hopes to garner public support. In the 2020 Assembly elections for the Sherghati seat, Manju Agarwal of the Rashtriya Janata Dal defeated Vinod Prasad Yadav of the Janata Dal United by a margin of 16,690 votes.
Significant changes are being observed in Bihar's political landscape this time. On one hand, Prashant Kishor's new party, Jan Suraaj, is in the fray, while on the other hand, Tej Pratap Yadav, who was expelled from the RJD, is also putting in his full effort in the elections.
Political History of Sherghati
Sherghati Assembly constituency is an important seat among Bihar's 243 constituencies. The results of the last three elections from this seat have been quite interesting.
2020 Election
- In 2020, RJD candidate Manju Agarwal defeated JDU's Vinod Prasad Yadav by a margin of 16,690 votes.
- Manju Agarwal (RJD): 61,804 votes
- Vinod Prasad Yadav (JDU): 45,114 votes
- Mukesh Kumar Yadav (LJP): 24,107 votes
- NOTA: 5,194 votes
This victory established a b hold for the RJD in Sherghati and served as a lesson for the JDU.
2015 Election
- In 2015, JDU's Vinod Prasad Yadav defeated HAM's Mukesh Kumar Yadav by a margin of 4,834 votes.
- Vinod Prasad Yadav (JDU): 44,579 votes
- Mukesh Kumar Yadav (HAM): 39,745 votes
- Manju Agarwal (Independent): 29,671 votes
Thus, the victory of the JDU in 2015 and the RJD in 2020 demonstrated that the priorities of the people of Sherghati have been continuously changing.
2025 Election: New Equations and Political Battle
A fierce contest is anticipated for the Sherghati seat in the 2025 elections. The RJD is striving to retain this seat, while the JDU is preparing for a comeback. This time, some new and significant factors have been added to the elections:
- Entry of the new party Jan Suraaj: The new party, Jan Suraaj, led by prominent election strategist Prashant Kishor, is in the fray. This could bring new momentum to the political equations of this seat and the state.
- Participation of Tej Pratap Yadav: Tej Pratap Yadav, expelled from the RJD, is also active in the electoral arena in Sherghati or surrounding areas. His participation can create new opportunities for vote division and add complexity.
- JDU's attempt to return: The JDU had secured consecutive victories in 2010 and 2015, but faced defeat in 2020. This time, the party is preparing to contest the elections with full force.
The Sherghati Assembly seat is not just an electoral constituency but holds strategic importance in Bihar's politics. Both the RJD and JDU consider this seat crucial for their political strength.
