Bihar elections 2025: Five hot seats you cannot miss

The Bihar elections 2025 are shaping up into one of the most fascinating contests of the decade, marked by intense rivalries, star candidates, and a mix of new and old political narratives.

Here are the top five hot seats that have gripped public attention and political analysis alike.

Raghopur: The battle of legacy

Raghopur, a seat associated with Lalu Prasad Yadav’s political legacy, is once again in the limelight. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav will defend his bastion against the BJP’s formidable campaign machine. BJP has fielded Satish Kumar Yadav, who will contest from the high-stakes seat.

The Jan Suraaj Party has fielded Chanchal Singh, after Prashant Kishor himself opted out of contesting. This seat epitomises the battle between old loyalties and modern aspirations, as the NDA seeks to dent RJD’s dominance among the Yadav-Muslim electorate that has historically powered victories here. The outcome here will set the tone for the INDIA bloc’s statewide momentum.

Tarapur: A test for Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

Tarapur has turned into a prestige battleground for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, seen as the OBC face of the party, is contesting from this seat.

A win will consolidate his leadership within Bihar’s NDA, while a loss could spell trouble for the coalition’s caste arithmetic strategy. The RJD has fielded Dr Santosh Singh from the Kushwaha community, making this a closely fought contest between backward caste equations and governance promises.

Alinagar: Maithili Thakur’s musical turn to politics

Cultural icon and folk singer Maithili Thakur’s debut from Alinagar has made the seat one of the most watched in North Bihar. The BJP has strategically banked on her enormous grassroots popularity to attract young and first-time voters.

The RJD and Congress have dismissed the move as “showbiz politics,” yet her entry has fired up local enthusiasm.

Buxar: The IPS officer’s challenge

Buxar, a historically symbolic town known for its valour, has emerged as a spotlight constituency after the BJP nominated former IPS officer Anand Mishra. His clean image and decisive personality have drawn comparisons to high-profile administrator-turned-politicians. The RJD is fielding a strong sitting MLA, Sudhakar Singh.

With caste dynamics divided between Rajputs and Brahmins, electoral winds will likely depend on youth turnout and development pitch. Mishra’s performance here could propel him into Bihar’s next generation of BJP leaders.

Danapur: Ram Kripal Yadav’s comeback trail

Danapur, part of the Patna belt, has taken centre stage due to Ram Kripal Yadav’s candidature. Once a close aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, his shift to BJP years ago still intrigues voters.

Facing him is an RJD candidate from Tejashwi Yadav’s inner circle, Ritlal Yadav, making this a politically emotional and strategic seat for both sides.

For the BJP, retaining Danapur is crucial to demonstrating urban consolidation; for RJD, snatching it back would symbolize revival in central Bihar. The constituency’s mix of urban voters, migrants, and youth ensures high engagement and tight margins.

Although,all 245 constituencies represent a microcosm of Bihar’s 2025 election narrative, legacy versus change, governance versus caste loyalties, and regional identity versus national outreach.