Bakhtiyarpur’s Assembly has a unique record. In six consecutive elections from 2000 to 2020, no party has won twice in a row. This makes Bakhtiyarpur a true swing seat in Bihar politics. The contest has always been tight, with BJP and RJD taking turns, while Congress lost its dominance after 1990.
Located near the Ganga, Bakhtiyarpur is historically linked to Nalanda and is the birthplace of CM Nitish Kumar. Once a Congress stronghold, it later became the battleground of BJP and RJD. Since 1977, Yadav candidates have held strong influence here, shaping the political landscape for the last four decades.
In 2020, RJD’s Anirudh Kumar defeated BJP’s Ranvijay Singh. This time, the fight looks tougher with BJP, RJD, and Jansuraj in the fray. Development issues such as roads, bridges, education, and flood protection dominate the debate. While BJP blames poor progress, the sitting MLA highlights new roads, anti-erosion work, and a riverfront project.
Bakhtiyarpur’s mix of caste equations, history, and development promises another high-voltage battle. No party can take victory for granted in this unpredictable seat.
