The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) achieved a sweeping victory in the Bihar byelections, securing wins in all four contested seats. In contrast, the opposition INDIA bloc faced a major setback, with defeat across the board. The results, announced on Saturday, revealed NDA victories in Belaganj, Imamganj, Tarari, and Ramgarh constituencies, leaving the INDIA camp in despair and the office of Prashant Kishor’s newly formed party, Jansuraj, in silence.
Disappointing Start for Jansuraj
Prashant Kishor’s Jansuraj failed to make a mark in its political debut, losing in what was seen as a “semi-final” test. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) also suffered a significant blow, losing three of its previously held seats. Overall, INDIA lost all four seats, while the NDA gained three new constituencies.
Prior to the byelections, RJD held three seats and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) one. On the other hand, NDA’s tally included one seat with JD(U), two with BJP, and one with HAM (Hindustani Awam Morcha).
Seat-Wise Results
Imamganj: Victory for HAM’s Deepa Manjhi
Deepa Manjhi, the HAM candidate, won the Imamganj seat with a total of 53,435 votes, defeating RJD’s Roshan Kumar, who secured 47,490 votes. Manjhi clinched the victory with a margin of 5,945 votes.
Belaganj: JDU’s Manorama Devi Secures Win
Former MLC and JDU candidate Manorama Devi emerged victorious in the Belaganj constituency, garnering 73,334 votes. She defeated RJD’s Vishwanath Kumar Singh by a margin of 21,391 votes.
Ramgarh: BJP’s Ashok Kumar Singh Claims Victory
In Ramgarh, BJP candidate Ashok Kumar Singh won with 62,257 votes, narrowly defeating BSP’s Satish Kumar Singh Yadav, who received 60,895 votes. Singh’s victory margin was 1,362 votes.
Tarari: BJP’s Vishal Prashant Wins Big
BJP candidate Vishal Prashant won the Tarari seat with 78,755 votes, defeating CPI(ML) candidate Raju Yadav, who secured 68,143 votes. Prashant triumphed with a margin of 10,612 votes.
Celebrations In NDA Camp
Following the NDA’s clean sweep, jubilant celebrations were held at the Bihar BJP state headquarters. Party members distributed sweets, exchanged congratulations, and expressed gratitude to voters and party workers. BJP leaders credited the victory to the central leadership’s guidance and the tireless efforts of their workers. The party also acknowledged the contributions of all NDA allies, extending thanks and congratulations to their leaders and cadres.
