The Amour Assembly constituency is one of the 243 constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and plays an important role in the state’s electoral dynamics. Identified as constituency number 56, Amour is a general seat without any reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST). Politically significant due to its location under the Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency, Amour has been contested by major parties like the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United) JD(U), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and in recent years the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).

Constituency Profile and Demographics

Amour is situated in Kishanganj district in northeastern Bihar, a region with a diverse population and significant voter influence in state politics. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list is being carried out ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, ensuring eligible citizens are included in the Electoral Roll (ER).

• 2020 Elections Voter Data:

  • Total voters: 3,13,928

  • Male voters: 1,63,696

  • Female voters: 1,50,221

  • Postal votes: 905 (897 valid)

  • Service voters: 6 (all male)

• 2015 Elections Voter Data:

  • Total voters: 2,80,910

  • Male voters: 1,49,626

  • Female voters: 1,31,278

  • Postal votes: 905 (874 valid)

  • Service voters: 1

The rise in registered voters between 2015 and 2020 reflects an expanding electorate and growing political engagement.

Election Schedule for 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the poll dates and result declaration schedule for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 soon. Political parties are awaiting the official notification before declaring their candidates.

Past Election Results and Winners

Amour’s political history shows a diverse trend of winners, with Congress dominating early years, followed by BJP, JD(U), and AIMIM in recent elections.

• 2020 Assembly Election:

  • Winner: Akhtarul Iman (AIMIM)

  • Votes polled: 94,459

  • Vote share: 51.17%

  • Margin: 52,515 votes (29.23%)

  • Runner-up: Saba Zafar (JD-U) with 41,944 votes (22.72%)

  • Third: Abdul Jalil Mastan (Congress) with 31,863 votes (17.26%)

• 2015 Assembly Election:

  • Winner: Abdul Jalil Mastan (Congress)

  • Votes polled: 1,00,135

  • Vote share: 59.16%

  • Margin: 51,997 votes (31.30%)

  • Runner-up: Saba Zafar (BJP) with 48,138 votes (28.44%)

  • Third: Anima Das (Shiv Sena) with 4,393 votes (2.60%)

• 2010 Assembly Election:

  • Winner: Saba Zafar (BJP)

• Earlier Winners:

  • Oct 2005: Abdul (Congress)

  • Feb 2005: Abdul (Congress)

  • 2000: Abdul Jalil Mastan (Congress)

  • 1995: Muzaffar Hussain (SP)

  • 1990: Abdul Jalil Mastan (Congress)

  • 1985: Abdul Jalil Mastan (Independent)

  • 1980: M. Moijuddin Minshi (Congress)

  • 1977: Chandra Shekhar Jha (JNP)

Voter Turnout

• 2020: 1,79,648 valid votes polled (58.81% turnout)

• 2015: 1,66,144 valid votes polled (60.26% turnout)

Turnout trends indicate steady participation, with over half the electorate casting their votes in recent elections.

Political Dynamics and Outlook for 2025

The Amour seat has been a political swing constituency, reflecting changing preferences between Congress, BJP, JD(U), and AIMIM. In 2020, AIMIM’s Akhtarul Iman created a stronghold with a significant margin, signaling a shift in political loyalties.

For the 2025 elections, the AIMIM is likely to field Akhtarul Iman again, while Congress, JD(U), and BJP are expected to put forward strong candidates to reclaim the seat. The outcome will depend on alliance formations, caste equations, local issues, and voter turnout.

With Amour being part of the Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency, where Congress candidate Mohammad Jawed secured victory in 2024, the assembly results will also be closely watched as a litmus test for party influence in Seemanchal region politics.

Conclusion

The Amour Assembly constituency carries significant political weight in Bihar elections, with its history of high-profile contests and shifting party dominance. As the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 approaches, Amour will remain a key battleground seat, drawing attention from major parties and political analysts. Its outcome may provide broader insights into the regional trends of voter behavior in Bihar’s Seemanchal belt.

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