Darbhanga Election Results 2025 : BJP’s Sanjay Saraogi and VIP’s Umesh Sahani PP’s Pushpam Priya in a battle for supremacy | India News
NEW DELHI: Candidates from the BJP, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), and Plurals Party are locked in a closely fought contest in Bihar’s Darbhanga Assembly constituency, as polling concluded on November 11, in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections.After the fifth round of vote counting, BJP’s Sanjay Saraogi has maintaind a lead with 32,537(+ 8,530).Meanwhile, VIP’s Umesh Sahani’s is trailing behind with 24,007 votes and Jan Suraaj’s Rakesh Kumar falls behind with 3,230 votes. A clearer outcome is expected only by the evening.The high-stakes seat, known for its urban voter base and strong BJP presence, is witnessing a multi-cornered fight this time, with sitting MLA Sanjay Saraogi (BJP) facing challenges from Umesh Sahani (VIP) and Pushpam Priya (PP).
| Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay Saraogi | BJP | 32537 | Leading |
| Umesh Sahani | VIP | 24007 | Trailing |
| Pushpam Priya | PP | 461 | Trailing |
| Rakesh Mishra | JSP | 3230 | Trailing |
| Durga Nanda | BSP | 400 | Trailing |
| Mojahid Alam | SUCI(C) | 146 | Trailing |
| Sujeet Kumar | Independent | 587 | Trailing |
Voting detailsDarbhanga recorded a voter turnout of 78.12%, significantly higher than its 2020 turnout of 55.79%, indicating strong voter engagement this year. Statewide, Bihar witnessed a record average turnout of 66.91%, suggesting heightened electoral participation across constituencies.Constituency at a glanceDarbhanga is one of the 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar and has long been a politically active urban hub. Situated in the heart of the Mithilanchal region, it has a mix of traditional loyalty and evolving political dynamics.In the 2020 Assembly election, BJP’s Sanjay Saraogi retained the seat with 84,144 votes (49.32%), defeating RJD’s Amar Nath Gami, who polled 73,505 votes (43.08%), a margin of 10,639 votes.In 2015, Saraogi had also emerged victorious, securing 77,776 votes (47.66%) against RJD’s Om Prakash Kheria, who received 70,316 votes (43.09%), winning by a slimmer margin of 7,460 votes.
