Madhubani Counting LIVE: RJD’s Samir Mahaseth Leads, BJP Trails Early

GG News Bureau
 Madhubani , 14th Nov: Counting of votes for the Madhubani Assembly constituency began at 8 AM on Friday (November 14), marking a decisive moment in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The constituency, which went to polls in the second phase on November 11, is witnessing a heated contest that could potentially reshape political equations in the region.

As per early trends, RJD’s Samir Kumar Mahaseth has taken an initial lead, although the official numbers from the Election Commission of India (ECI) are still awaited. With the RJD aiming for a hat-trick victory in Madhubani, the early surge has intensified interest in this high-profile race.

Live Trends From the Counting Centre

The counting process began with the opening of postal ballots, followed by sequential rounds of EVM tallying.

• 8:00 AM: Counting begins across multiple centers.
• 8:30 AM: Early rounds underway; postal ballots being scrutinized.
• 9:42 AM: Initial trends show RJD’s Samir Kumar Mahaseth in the lead, but ECI confirmation is awaited.

Given the constituency’s political history, even minor shifts in early trends can set the tone for the entire day.

A Multi-Cornered Contest With High Stakes

Madhubani’s 2025 electoral battle features several prominent candidates.

• Samir Kumar Mahaseth, seeking a third term, is contesting on an RJD ticket.
• Anil Kumar Mishra represents Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, which is making its electoral debut in many constituencies.
• Ganesh Purbey from the Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party and Madhaw Anand from the Rashtriya Lok Morcha** further widen the contest.

The entry of the Jan Suraaj Party has particularly energized the race, introducing a new political element that could influence vote shares across caste and regional lines.

Why Madhubani Holds Political Significance

Situated in north Bihar, Madhubani is a mix of urban pockets and flood-prone rural belts. The constituency routinely grapples with flood control needs, infrastructure gaps, unemployment, and persistent educational challenges. These issues continue to shape voter sentiment and candidate positioning.

Madhubani has traditionally seen a battle between the BJP and the Congress, but political tides have shifted in recent years. Between 2000 and 2010, BJP’s Ramdev Mahato held the seat for four consecutive terms. But in 2015 and 2020, RJD’s Samir Kumar Mahaseth emerged victorious, signaling evolving ground realities.

If RJD wins again in 2025, it would mark a significant three-term streak, strengthening its influence in the region.

Previous Election Performance

In the 2020 Assembly Elections, Mahaseth won with 71,332 votes (38%), followed by VIP’s Suman Kumar Mahaseth, who received 64,518 votes.

In 2015, Mahaseth secured 76,823 votes (45.27%), defeating BJP’s Ramdeo Mahto, who garnered 40.97%.

This consecutive success positions the RJD strongly for another victory, although the final verdict depends on today’s counting.

High Voter Turnout Signals Strong Public Engagement

Bihar voted in two phases: November 6 and November 11. The second phase, which included Madhubani, recorded an impressive 68.76% voter turnout, surpassing the first phase’s 65.08%. Women registered particularly high participation, continuing a trend that has significantly influenced Bihar’s electoral landscape in recent years.

With 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly and 122 needed for a majority, the results today will determine whether the NDA, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, retains power or if the Mahagathbandhan gains ground.

As counting progresses, Madhubani remains one of the most closely watched constituencies. Early trends favor the RJD, but the final outcome will depend on how the numbers unfold through the day. Stay tuned for confirmed results and detailed vote margins once the ECI releases official data.