Danapur Assembly Seat (Credit: Ai )
National News: The Danapur Assembly constituency has always held a special place in Bihar politics. This time, nearly 3.74 lakh voters will decide its fate. The seat is unique as it covers urban, rural, and Diara belt regions. Development projects like metro expansion and elevated roads are ongoing, but issues such as flooding, drainage, and poor health services continue to trouble voters ahead of the polls.
Danapur has a fascinating electoral history. Both Congress and BJP have won the seat five times each. RJD and Janata Dal together have also registered five victories. In 1985, even an independent candidate triumphed. Congress leader Jagat Narayan Lal won the first election here in 1957. Later, big names like Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav and Lalu Prasad Yadav also contested and left their mark on the seat.
From 2005 to 2015, BJP’s Asha Sinha dominated the constituency, winning three consecutive elections. However, in 2020, RJD’s Reetlal Yadav ended her streak and captured the seat. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Misa Bharti of RJD won Pataliputra, but within Danapur Assembly, BJP actually secured a lead, indicating a tough contest ahead.
Like many Bihar seats, Danapur is heavily influenced by caste arithmetic. Yadav voters form around 22 percent, Scheduled Castes nearly 12 percent, and Muslims about 6.5 percent. The constituency also has a 66 percent urban and 34 percent rural voter split. These demographic factors mean that even small shifts in community support can change the outcome.
RJD has once again placed its bet on Reetlal Yadav, the current MLA, who is presently lodged in jail on extortion charges. The BJP, on the other hand, has nominated senior leader Ramkripal Yadav. The big question dominating discussions is whether Reetlal can secure a win from behind bars or whether BJP’s strategy will pay off.
The BJP is counting on its traditional support base and development narrative to reclaim the seat. Meanwhile, RJD is banking on Reetlal’s popularity and caste support. Both parties are planning high-profile rallies, roadshows, and door-to-door campaigns. With big state leaders joining in, the atmosphere in Danapur is heating up rapidly.
Danapur has now become one of the most high-profile battlefields of Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections. The fight here is not just between two candidates but also between two major political forces. The result will decide whether RJD can retain its hold or BJP makes a powerful comeback. All eyes remain fixed on this high-voltage contest.
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