How did the NDA perform in Bihar's West Champaran?
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Synopsis
In a remarkable display of electoral strength, the National Democratic Alliance has triumphed in West Champaran, securing seven out of nine seats in the Bihar Assembly elections. This broad support positions the NDA for another successful term in governance, while Congress struggles to maintain its foothold.
Key Takeaways
- NDA won 7 out of 9 seats in West Champaran.
- Congress managed only 2 victories.
- Nitish Kumar likely to be Chief Minister again.
- BJP candidates had significant margins of victory.
- Leadership meeting planned to finalize CM candidate.
Patna, Nov 14 (NationPress) The impressive showing of the National Democratic Alliance in the Bihar Assembly election persisted in the West Champaran district, where the alliance claimed victory in seven out of nine seats.
The Congress only managed to win Valmiki Nagar and Chanpatia, which highlights their overall poor performance in the state.
This significant district-level endorsement positions the NDA to easily form the upcoming government in Bihar.
In Ramnagar, Nand Kishor Ram from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) triumphed over Subodh Kumar of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) by a substantial margin of 35,680 votes.
In Narkatiaganj, BJP's Sanjay Kumar Pandey secured victory against Deepak Yadav of the RJD with a margin of 26,458 votes.
Bagaha saw BJP candidate Ram Singh defeating Jayesh Mangalam Singh of the Congress by 6,313 votes.
In Lauriya, Vinay Bihari of the BJP won decisively, overcoming Ran Kaushal Pratap Singh of the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) by 26,966 votes.
Nautan also favored the BJP, with Narayan Prasad defeating Amit Kumar of the Congress by 22,072 votes.
Bettiah was claimed by former minister Renu Devi of the BJP, who won against Washi Ahmad of the Congress with a margin of 22,373 votes.
In Sikta, Sammridh Varma of the Janata Dal-United won with a margin exceeding 46,000 votes against independent candidate Khurshid Firoz Ahmad.
Valmiki Nagar was among the few seats where the Grand Alliance succeeded, with Congress candidate Surendra Prasad defeating the JD-U’s Dhirendra Pratap Singh by a margin of 1,675 votes.
Chanpatia also saw a Congress lead with Abhishek Ranjan ahead of BJP’s Umakant Singh by a narrow margin of 602 votes.
Leaders from the NDA coalition, encompassing BJP, JD-U, Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas, Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha, are expected to convene soon to nominate a Chief Ministerial candidate.
Reports suggest that Nitish Kumar is poised to take the oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time in Bihar.
Point of View
The NDA's overwhelming victory in West Champaran reflects a significant shift in the political landscape of Bihar. The results indicate a clear mandate for the NDA, suggesting that voters are rallying behind its policies and leadership. As we look ahead, the focus will be on how the NDA utilizes this support to govern effectively and address the challenges facing the state.
NationPress
14/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections in West Champaran?
The NDA secured seven out of nine seats in West Champaran, with only Congress winning in Valmiki Nagar and Chanpatia.
Who are the key winners from the BJP in this election?
Key winners include Nand Kishor Ram in Ramnagar, Sanjay Kumar Pandey in Narkatiaganj, and Renu Devi in Bettiah.
What is the significance of these results for the NDA?
The results solidify the NDA's position to form the next government in Bihar, suggesting strong voter support for their agenda.
Will Nitish Kumar continue as Chief Minister?
Yes, sources indicate that Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister for the tenth time.
How did Congress perform in this election?
Congress performed poorly overall, winning only two seats and struggling against the NDA candidates.
