Narkatiya Assembly Elections 2025: Who will rule this important electoral field – RJD’s Shamim Ahmed or JDU’s Shyam Bihari Prasad? Close contest, different voters, political suspense once again at its peak in Bihar.
Narkatia Assembly Election 2025: Narkatia Assembly seat is such an Assembly seat in Bihar, which has always been seen as a ‘political thriller’. The election results here have always been famous for the tough competition and changing political equations. Regional issues, development work and caste equations decide victory or defeat on this seat. It will be worth seeing who the public will give a chance to in 2025.
Data of last three assembly elections
2020: Narkatiya Assembly elections
- Shamim Ahmed (RJD) – 85,562 votes, winner
- Shyam Bihari Prasad (JD(U)-57,771 votes, lost
- Sonu Kumar (LJP)-20,494 votes
- Margin of victory: 27,791 votes
2015: Narkatiya Assembly elections
- Shamim Ahmed (RJD)-75,118 votes, winner
- Sant Singh Kushwaha (RLSP) – 55,136 votes
- Margin of victory: 19,982 votes
2010: Narkatiya Assembly elections
- Shyam Bihari Prasad (JD(U)-31,549 votes, winner
- Yasmin Sabir Ali (LJP)-23,861 votes
- Margin of victory: 7,688 votes
Political scenario of Narkatiya Assembly
Narkatiya seat falls under West Champaran Lok Sabha constituency and came into existence after the 2008 delimitation. There are a total of three blocks in this area – Banjaria, Chauradano (Narkatiya) and Bankatwa. RJD strengthened its hold by registering consecutive victories in 2015 and 2020. Shamim Ahmed is currently an MLA and has also been a Law Minister in the Government of Bihar. In 2010, Shyam Bihari Prasad of JD(U) had won.
Voter equation and caste effect
The number of Yadav, Muslim, Kurmi and Dalit voters is high in Narkatiya Assembly. Muslim and Yadav votes prove to be decisive in regional politics. At the same time, votes of Kurmi and other caste groups also play an important role in the victory.
Suspenseful challenge of the upcoming elections
RJD would like to continue its winning streak in the 2025 elections. JD(U), BJP and other parties are planning their strategy to give a tough fight. Shamim Ahmed’s popularity and leadership can play a decisive role in the field.