Samastipur Assembly Elections 2025: The margin of victory is not just of votes but also of strategy, caste equation and booth management. Will RJD be able to save its stronghold, or will the election suspense surprise everyone?
Samastipur Assembly Election 2025: Samastipur assembly seat falls under the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar and has been considered a RJD stronghold for a long time. This place has been occupied by Akhtarul Islam Shahin for the last 15 years. There has always been a tough contest between RJD and JDU on this seat. The 2025 elections will decide for Tejashwi Yadav whether RJD will be able to save its strong fort or JDU/BJP will present a new challenge.
Election statistics and voting pattern of Samastipur assembly seat
Samastipur Assembly elections, 2010
- Akhtarul Islam Shahin (RJD) – 42,852 votes (37%)
- Ramnath Thakur (JD(U)) – 41,025 votes (35%)
- Vote margin: 1,827 votes
Note: RJD demonstrated its strong hold on the seat for the first time.
Samastipur Assembly elections, 2015
- Akhtarul Islam Shahin (RJD) – 82,508 votes (55%)
- Renu Kumari (BJP) – 51,428 votes (34%)
- Vote margin: 31,080 votes
Note: RJD maintained its dominance here and the victory margin became stronger.
Samastipur Assembly Elections 2020
- Akhtarul Islam Shahin (RJD) – 68,507 votes (41.21%)
- Ashwamedh Devi (JD(U)) – 63,793 votes (38.37%)
- Vote margin: 4,714 votes
Note: This time the contest was very tough and suspenseful.
Note: Akhtarul Islam Shahin has five criminal cases against him. The educational qualification of this RJD leader, who owns assets worth around Rs 68 lakh, is 12th pass.
History and caste equation of Samastipur assembly seat
- Samastipur seat has been a traditional fort for Lalu Yadav and RJD.
- Yadav, Muslim and Dalit communities play a decisive role in the caste structure here.
- Yadav-Muslim equation has always been in RJD’s favor, but JDU/BJP’s new strategy may challenge it.
- Booth management, image of candidates and local networks have always influenced the results.
Candidate Profile and Criminal Records
- Akhtarul Islam Shahin (RJD): Three consecutive winners, experience and strong support base.
- Ashwamedh Devi (JD(U)): Role of former minister, local influence.
- Renu Kumari (BJP): Finished second in 2015.
Booth management and strategy in Samastipur assembly elections
- RJD made strong booth management in three major assembly constituencies.
- JDU and BJP emphasized on connecting new voters and young voters.
- This seat has always been suspenseful and tightly contested.