Nalanda Bihar Election Results 2025: JDU's Shrawon Kumar secures victory with lead of over 32,000 votes
In Nalanda, the main candidates are Shrawon Kumar (JDU), Kaushalendra Kumar (Congress), and Kumari Poonam Sinha (JSP). The JDU is allied with BJP, LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM, and RLM, while Congress is in coalition with RJD, Left parties, and VIP, making the contest closely fought.
As of Round 32 out of 32 in the Nalanda Assembly constituency, Shrawon Kumar of Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) has emerged victorious, securing a total of 72,091 votes, with a substantial lead of 32,851 votes over his nearest competitor. Kaushalendra Kumar of the Indian National Congress (INC) trailed with 39,240 votes, losing 32,851 votes from his earlier performance. Kumari Poonam Sinha of the Jan Suraaj Party remained in third place with only 5,129 votes, marking a significant drop of 99,813 votes.
The race, which began at 8 a.m. with the vote counting for Nalanda alongside other constituencies in Bihar, saw Shrawon Kumar maintain a strong lead throughout. His victory reflects JD(U)'s dominance in the region, with Shrawon Kumar comfortably defeating his rivals in this fiercely contested race.
Established in 1977, Nalanda is a general category seat in Nalanda district and one of the seven assembly segments under the Nalanda Lok Sabha constituency. Known for the historic Nalanda University, the constituency’s politics have been shaped by caste dynamics and the influence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Bihar Assembly Elections: Voter Turnout in 2025 in Nalanda
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Main Parties and Candidates in Nalanda
In the Nalanda Assembly constituency of Bihar, the main candidates are Shrawon Kumar (JDU), Kaushalendra Kumar (Congress), and Kumari Poonam Sinha (JSP). The JDU is contesting in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), while the Congress has formed a coalition with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Left parties, and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), making the contest highly competitive in the constituency.
Bihar Assembly Elections: What happened in Nalanda in 2020 and 2015?
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections, Shrawon Kumar of the JD(U) won the Nalanda seat by a narrow margin, securing 66,066 votes (38.97%). He defeated Kaushlendra Kumar of the Jantantrik Vikas Party, who polled 49,989 votes (29.48%), while Gunjan Patel of the INC finished third with 17,293 votes (10.2%).
In the 2015 Bihar Assembly Elections, Shrawan Kumar of the JD(U) won the Nalanda seat with a margin of 2,996 votes (1.85%), securing 72,596 votes (44.78%) ahead of Kaushalendra Kumar of the BJP, who garnered 69,600 votes (42.93%). Arunesh Kumar Yadav, an Independent candidate, finished third with 3,558 votes (2.19%).
Nalanda Assembly Constituency Past Winners
- 2020: Shrawon Kumar, JD(U)
- 2015: Shrawon Kumar, JD(U)
- 2010: Shrawon Kumar, JD(U)
- Oct 2005: Shrawon, JD(U)
- Feb 2005: डवण, JD(U)
- 2000: Shrawan Kumar, SAP
- 1995: Shrawon Kumar, SAP
- 1990: Ram Naresh Singh, IND
- 1985: Shyam Sunder Singh, INC
- 1980: Ram Naresh Singh, IND
- 1977: Shyam Sundar Prasad, INC
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