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NEW DELHI: A high-stakes three-way contest will be underway in Bihar’s Baikunthpur assembly constituency, where candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) are competing for the seat. Polling has concluded, and the fate of Mithilesh Tiwari (BJP), Prem Shankar Prasad (RJD), and Ajay Prasad (JSP) is now sealed in the EVMs. The constituency, known for its politically diverse electorate, remains a key battleground influencing Gopalganj’s political landscape.
| Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Status |
| Mithilesh Tiwari | BJP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Prem Shankar Prasad | RJD | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Ajay Prasad | JSP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
In the 2020 assembly elections, Prem Shankar Prasad (RJD) won the seat with 67,807 votes (37.01%), defeating Mithilesh Tiwari (BJP), who polled 56,694 votes (30.95%), by a margin of 11,113 votes (6.07%).
Election Results 2025
The NOTA option accounted for 4,097 votes (2.24%), indicating modest protest voting.
Constituency at a glance
The Baikunthpur assembly constituency, located in Gopalganj district, is a general category seat.Exit polls for the 2025 assembly elections suggest a strong showing for the Nitish Kumar-led NDA, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is projected to fall short of a majority. According to Axis My India (AMI), the NDA may secure 121–141 seats with a 43% vote share, while the Mahagathbandhan could win 98–118 seats with 41% votes. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is expected to win up to two seats. Meanwhile, Today’s Chanakya predicts 160 seats (+/-12) for the NDA and 77 (+/-13) for the Mahagathbandhan, highlighting the decisive nature of this election cycle.Baikunthpur continues to be a critical constituency, with its results closely watched as an indicator of Bihar’s political trends and governance outlook.
