Samastipur Election Result 2025: Samastipur Assembly constituency in Bihar is gearing up for the upcoming election, scheduled for 6 November 2025. This general‑category seat in Samastipur district has become a key part of Bihar’s political landscape, reflecting broader electoral trends. In 2020, Akhtarul Islam Shahin of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) secured victory, making the coming election closely watched.
Ashwamedh Devi from JDU is the newly elected MLA from the Samastipur seat.
Ashwamedh Devi of the JDU secured a decisive victory from the Samastipur constituency, winning 95728 votes. She defeated Akhyarul Islam Shahin from RJD by a strong margin of 13875 votes.
The Samastipur Assembly election for 2025 was held on 6 November 2025, and with results are to be declared soon after counting on 14th November 2025.
Akhtarul Islam Shahin from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is the sitting MLA from Samastipur.
In Samastipur district’s Sarairanjan Assembly constituency, a major stir erupted on Saturday, November 8, when a large number of VVPAT slips were found dumped along the road near KSR College. Authorities rushed to the spot immediately, and the slips were seized in the presence of candidates from various parties. An FIR was registered, and the district administration suspended officials responsible for the negligence.
In the Samastipur 2010 Assembly election, Akhtarul Islam Sahin of RJD led the race with 42,852 votes (36.7%), narrowly defeating Ramnath Thakur of JD(U), who secured 41,025 votes (35.1%). Tarun Kumar of INC came third with 10,938 votes (9.4%). Dinesh Kumar Rai of Shiv Sena and Arun Kumar Singh of NCP trailed with 8,028 votes (6.9%) and 956 votes (0.8%), respectively. The contest highlighted a tight battle between RJD and JD(U) in the constituency.
Samastipur Assembly Election Result 2010 – Top 5 Candidates Performance
| Position | Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhtarul Islam Sahin | Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | 42,852 | 36.7% |
| 2 | Ramnath Thakur | Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) | 41,025 | 35.1% |
| 3 | Tarun Kumar | Indian National Congress (INC) | 10,938 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Dinesh Kumar Rai | Shiv Sena | 8,028 | 6.9% |
| 5 | Arun Kumar Singh | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 956 | 0.8% |
In the 2020 Samastipur Assembly election, Akhtarul Islam Shaheen of RJD emerged victorious with 82,508 votes (54.6%), securing a comfortable lead over Renu Kumari of BJP, who received 51,428 votes (34.0%). Jitandar Chaudhary, Surendra Prasad Singh, and Ranjan Kishore Sharma trailed significantly with minimal vote shares. The contest demonstrated RJD's strong foothold in the constituency, while other candidates struggled to make an impact.
Samastipur Assembly Election Result 2015 – Top 5 Candidates Performance
| Position | Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhtarul Islam Shaheen | Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | 82,508 | 54.6% |
| 2 | Renu Kumari | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 51,428 | 34.0% |
| 3 | Jitandar Chaudhary | Independent (IND) | 3,054 | 2.0% |
| 4 | Surendra Prasad Singh | CPI(ML) (L) | 2,361 | 1.6% |
| 5 | Ranjan Kishore Sharma | Independent (IND) | 2,131 | 1.4% |
In the 2020 Samastipur Assembly elections, Akhtarul Islam Shahin of RJD led with 68,507 votes, closely followed by Ashwamedh Devi of JD(U) with 63,793 votes. Mahendra Pradhan of LJP secured the third position with 12,074 votes. Independent candidate Avinash Kumar and Haroon Gauhar of Janata Party trailed behind, capturing only 2.5% and 1.6% of the votes respectively. The top two candidates dominated the poll, highlighting a tight race between RJD and JD(U).
Samastipur Assembly Election Result 2020 – Top 5 Candidates Performance
| Position | Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhtarul Islam Shahin | Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | 68,507 | 41.7% |
| 2 | Ashwamedh Devi | Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) | 63,793 | 38.8% |
| 3 | Mahendra Pradhan | Lok Jan Shakti Party (LJP) | 12,074 | 7.3% |
| 4 | Avinash Kumar | Independent (IND) | 4,053 | 2.5% |
| 5 | Haroon Gauhar | Janata Party | 2,673 | 1.6% |
Key candidates for the 2025 Samastipur election include:
Bihar witnessed a record voter turnout of 65.08% in the first phase of its Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission. Samastipur reported an even higher turnout, reaching 71.74%. This surge highlights strong voter engagement in the state’s electoral process.
In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, Akhtarul Islam Shahin of the RJD won the Samastipur seat by a margin of 4,714 votes over his closest rival. This narrow victory reflects a tightly contested battle in the constituency.
Samastipur Assembly constituency is No. 133 in the Samastipur district of Bihar and forms part of the Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency.
In the 2020 election, Samastipur had approximately 279,144 registered voters. Scheduled Castes comprised about 18.63 % and Muslims about 16.2 % of the electorate.
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The Samastipur Assembly constituency has existed since 1957, though delimitation and changes may have occurred since then.
The specific pincode for the Samastipur block is not clearly specified in the available data.
The full winner list for the 2025 election will be made available once the results are officially declared.
Samastipur holds strategic importance due to its demographic diversity and its position in the Samastipur district. With a significant rural electorate, Scheduled Caste and minority communities, this seat often mirrors larger political trends in North Bihar and becomes a barometer for party strength in the region.
The main contestants for the 2025 election in Samastipur include Akhtarul Islam Shahin (RJD) and Ashwamedh Devi (JD(U)). Their longstanding rivalry and the presence of multiple other parties in the fray make this a high‑stakes battle.
