The Hathua Assembly Election 2025 is set to be one of the most closely watched contests in the upcoming Bihar polls. As one of the 243 constituencies of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Hathua plays a crucial role in the political landscape of the state. Known officially as Constituency Number 104, Hathua falls under the Gopalganj Lok Sabha constituency and is classified as a general seat, meaning it is not reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Hathua Assembly Constituency Profile

The Hathua constituency lies in Gopalganj district of Bihar, a region with a politically vibrant history. It is represented by several national and state-level parties including the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal United (JDU), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) before the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 has been rolled out to ensure that every eligible voter is included in the Electoral Roll (ER). This exercise is vital to strengthen voter participation and ensure fair representation.

In the 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections, Hathua had 3,04,045 registered voters. Out of these, 1,55,427 were male voters, 1,48,612 were female voters, and 6 voters identified as third gender. There were also 1,777 postal votes and 366 service voters in the constituency.

Comparatively, in the 2015 Bihar Assembly Elections, Hathua had 2,73,416 voters, with 1,32,926 male voters, 1,40,483 female voters, and 7 third-gender voters. There were 909 postal votes and 269 service voters in that election cycle.

Hathua Assembly Constituency Election Dates 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to soon release the official schedule for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. This will include the polling date for Hathua as well as the counting and result announcement date. Currently, parties are awaiting the final election calendar before officially announcing their candidates.

Candidates for Hathua Assembly Election 2025

As of now, no party has declared its candidates for Hathua constituency. The RJD, JDU, BJP, and Congress are likely to field strong contenders, considering Hathua’s importance in Gopalganj politics. Candidate announcements are expected once the ECI schedule is finalized.

Past Election Results in Hathua

The 2020 Bihar Assembly Elections in Hathua saw Rajesh Kumar Singh of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) emerge victorious. He defeated Ramsewak Singh of the Janata Dal United (JDU) by a margin of 30,527 votes (17.89%). Rajesh Kumar Singh polled 86,731 votes (49.84%), while Ramsewak Singh secured 56,204 votes (32.29%). The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) candidate Ram Darshan Prasad stood third with 9,894 votes (5.69%).

In the 2015 Bihar Assembly Elections, Ramsewak Singh of JDU won the Hathua seat by defeating Mahachandra Pd Singh of HAM. Ramsewak Singh secured 57,917 votes (36.52%), winning by a margin of 22,984 votes (14.75%). Independent candidate Rajesh Kumar Singh stood third with 32,959 votes (20.78%).

The 2010 Bihar Assembly Elections were also won by Ramsewak Singh of JDU, giving him back-to-back victories before he lost to RJD in 2020.

Summary of Winners in Hathua:

• 2020: Rajesh Kumar Singh (RJD)

• 2015: Ramsewak Singh (JDU)

• 2010: Ramsewak Singh (JDU)

Voter Turnout in Hathua

The 2020 elections in Hathua recorded 1,74,035 valid votes, with a voter turnout of 57.24%. In comparison, the 2015 elections had 1,58,595 valid votes, with a turnout of 58.01%. This indicates that voter participation in Hathua has remained relatively stable, with turnout averaging close to 57–58% across recent elections.

Gopalganj Connection

Since Hathua falls under the Gopalganj Lok Sabha seat, its political dynamics are often influenced by Lok Sabha elections as well. In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Alok Kumar Suman of JDU won the Gopalganj seat with a massive margin of 1,27,180 votes, defeating Prem Nath Chanchal of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP).

This victory reflected the continued strength of JDU in the region, though the RJD’s 2020 Hathua win shows that assembly-level politics may differ significantly from parliamentary trends.

Key Takeaways for 2025 Elections

The Hathua Assembly Election 2025 is expected to be a closely fought contest, with RJD looking to retain the seat and JDU planning to regain lost ground. The BJP and Congress may also attempt to field stronger candidates to consolidate votes.

Voter demographics, turnout patterns, and past results suggest that Hathua will remain a swing constituency in Gopalganj. With no official candidates declared yet, the coming weeks will be crucial in shaping the political battle for this seat.

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