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Mohania Assembly Elections 2025: Crisis on BJP’s hold – will caste equation change the direction of elections?

Sanjeev Kumar | October 26, 2025 4:22 PM CST

Mohania Assembly Elections 2025: Will BJP be able to save its seat or will the challenge from RJD-Congress change the victory equation? The strength of female candidate Sangeeta Kumari and caste voting will decide the direction of this election, but the final decision is in the hands of the voters.

Mohania Assembly Election 2025: Mohaniya assembly seat has always been considered important in the politics of Bihar. This seat falls in Kaimur district and the political fight here often becomes a hot topic. Mohania's political battle is now ready again for the 2025 elections. A tough contest may be seen between BJP, RJD and Congress.

Fierce contest of 2020: RJD's victory

In 2020, Sangeeta Kumari (RJD) defeated Niranjan Ram (BJP) in Mohania Assembly by a margin of about 12,054 votes. Sangeeta Kumari got a total of 61,235 votes, while the BJP candidate got only 49,181 votes. Whereas RLSP's Suman Devi got 39,855 votes. This victory was big for RJD and raised questions on BJP's hold.

2015 fair: BJP's comeback

In 2015, Niranjan Ram (BJP) won this seat by defeating Sanjay Kumar (INC). Niranjan Ram got 60,911 votes, while Sanjay Kumar got only 53,330 votes. The margin of defeat was approximately 7,581 votes. This victory strengthened the hold of BJP.

2010: JD(U)'s dominance

Chhedi Paswan (JD(U)) had won the 2010 elections. He secured 38,918 votes, while Niranjan Ram (RJD) got 36,393 votes. The margin of defeat was only 2,525 votes. This time's elections made it clear that political equations can change in Mohania at any time.

Caste equation of Mohania Assembly

The proportion of Scheduled Caste (SC) in Mohaniya Assembly is approximately 24.67%. Apart from this, Yadav, Brahmin and Bhumihar voters also play a decisive role. Muslim and backward class voters are also important in the electoral mathematics. The role of all these groups may be decisive in 2025.

Candidate profile and political story

Sangeeta Kumari (RJD) - Woman leader, social active, information about crime or case not public.
Niranjan Ram (BJP) – Experienced leader, strong vote bank despite defeat last time.
Suman Devi (RLSP)- Regional strength, support of backward vote bank.

Possibilities of 2025: Will BJP save the fort or will RJD-Congress turn around?

BJP will try to strengthen its hold in Mohania. At the same time, RJD and Congress are ready to give a tough fight after learning from the 2020 defeat. The increasing role of women candidates and caste equations make this seat high-profile.