Preparations for the 2025 Bihar elections are in full swing for the Dhamdaha assembly constituency. Amidst JDU's Leshi Singh's b hold, new parties are also entering the fray. The contest is expected to be exciting and decisive.
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: As the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 draw near, electoral activity has intensified across the state. Meanwhile, all parties are keenly observing the Dhamdaha assembly constituency in Purnia district. A closer look at Dhamdaha's political history reveals that this region was once a bhold for Congress and socialist-leaning parties. The seat was established in 1957, although in 1952, it was a joint constituency with Sah-Kodha. In its early years, Congress held the most influence, securing victory a total of six times here.
Influence of Socialist Parties
Following the Congress era, Dhamdaha witnessed the influence of socialist ideology. Parties like Janata Dal, Janata Party, and RJD found success on this seat. In 1995, Dilip Kumar Yadav won on a Janata Dal ticket. Subsequently, in October 2005, he secured victory on an RJD ticket. Thus, the political equation of Dhamdaha has consistently shifted, yet it has always remained a competitive and decisive constituency.
JDU's Emergence as a Stronghold
In the early 2000s, Leshi Singh began her political journey and transformed the history of this seat. She first established her hold in Dhamdaha by winning the election on a Samata Party ticket in 2000. Subsequently, she solidified the seat as a b JDU bastion by consecutively winning three elections in 2010, 2015, and 2020 on a Janata Dal (United) ticket. She only faced defeat in the October 2005 election against RJD's Dilip Kumar Yadav.
Leshi Singh's Victory
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, JDU candidate Leshi Singh secured victory in the Dhamdaha seat with 97,057 votes. Her opponent, RJD's Dilip Kumar Yadav, received only 63,463 votes. Leshi Singh won by a margin of 33,594 votes. A total of 18 candidates were in the fray in this election, including candidates from LJP, RLSP, NCP, and several independents.
Voters and Voter Turnout
According to Election Commission data, the Dhamdaha assembly constituency had a total of 315,754 voters in 2020. This included 163,101 male voters and 152,646 female voters. The voter turnout was 63.39%. This figure indicates that voters in the region are active and keenly interested in the electoral process.
Entry of New Parties in 2025
In the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the entry of new parties amid JDU's b hold on the Dhamdaha seat is making it even more exciting. Prashant Kishor's new party, 'Jan Suraaj', and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are also entering the electoral arena. The arrival of these new parties could lead to fierce competition across all 243 assembly seats in Bihar, including Dhamdaha.
Potential Contest
Despite Leshi Singh's consecutive victories and JDU's b bastion, this time, the strategies of political parties and voters' perceptions could play a decisive role. Voters will make their decisions based on developmental work, public welfare policies, and local issues in the region. The participation of new parties has increased the possibility of vote division, which could make the contest even more exciting than before.
Dhamdaha's Political Equation
The political equation of the Dhamdaha assembly constituency has evolved over the years. In its early years, Congress held a b grip. Subsequently, socialist parties included it in their sphere of influence. In the 2000s, Leshi Singh established JDU's b hold on this seat, turning it into a party bastion. Even today, her influence among voters is high, and she is expected to win for the fourth consecutive time.
