Rafiganj Assembly Elections 2025: Will RJD’s Mohammad Nihaluddin win again or will JDU’s counterattack work? Yadav-Muslim voting and caste equations will decide the future of this seat.
Rafiganj Assembly Election 2025: Rafiganj assembly seat comes under Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar. This seat has always been known for political conflict and changing electoral trends. Rafiganj assembly constituency has the highest number of Yadav and Muslim voters, due to which this seat remains strategically important for RJD. Apart from this, Kushwaha, Bhumihar, Dalit and other backward classes also play a decisive role.
Statistics of last assembly elections
2020 Rafiganj assembly election
- Mohammad Nihaluddin (RJD) – 63,325 votes
- Pramod Kumar Singh (IND) – 53,896 votes
- Margin of victory – 9,429 votes
Rafiganj assembly election, 2015
- Ashok Kumar Singh (JD(U)) – 62,897 votes
- Pramod Kumar Singh (LJP) – 53,372 votes
Rafiganj assembly election, 2010
- Ashok Kumar Singh (JD(U))- 58,501 votes
- Mohammad Nihaluddin (RJD) – 34,816 votes
Information about winning candidate of Rafiganj Assembly
In 2020, RJD’s Mohammad Nihaluddin won the Rafiganj seat. There is 1 criminal case registered against him. 10th pass mo. Nihaluddin has total assets worth Rs 1.28 crore. He has no liabilities, which increases his acceptance among local voters.
Caste equation and election strategy of Rafiganj assembly
Rafiganj Assembly has the highest number of Yadav and Muslim voters, which is decisive for RJD. JDU relies on its traditional voters and caste balance. The contest between the Grand Alliance and the NDA has always been exciting on this seat.
Electoral history of Rafiganj assembly
Since 1952, many parties including Congress, Swatantra Party, BJS, JNP, Samata Party, CPI, RJD and JDU have won the Rafiganj assembly seat. In 2010 and 2015, JDU won consecutively, while in 2020, RJD won and captured the seat.
Future prospects in Rafiganj Assembly
There may be a tough contest between the Grand Alliance and NDA in 2025. The grand alliance will rely on Yadav and Muslim votes, while the NDA will try to win on the caste equation and strength of the party organization.