Sitamarhi Assembly Election Result 2025 Live Updates: RJD's Sunil Kumar Continues To Lead, BJP Trails; Counting Underway

As per the Election Commission of India, RJD is leading by 1146 votes. The Sitamarhi Assembly constituency went to the polls on Tuesday (November 11) in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with vote counting scheduled for Friday (November 14). The main contest here is between the BJP and the RJD, as the seat has a history of swing voting, making it a close fight between the two parties. Bihar voted in two phases, the first on November 6 and the second on November 11. The state Assembly has 243 seats, with 122 needed for a majority. Counting began at 8 AM, and early trends are expected soon. Stay tuned to this space for real-time updates, candidate leads, vote margins, and final results from Sitamarhi as they come in.Live Updates:

Sitamarhi Assembly Election Result 20258:00 AM: Counting begins at the Darbhanga counting centre. Postal ballots being tallied.8:30 AM: Counting underway.8:35 AM: As per early trends, BJP's Sunil Kumar Pinto is trailing. However, ECI counting has not started yet.9:18 AM: BJP leads in early trends.10:03 AM: RJD is leading by 1146 votes as per the ECI.10: 42 AM: RJD continues to lead and BJP is trailing.Check Out Live Updates: Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 Live Blog Key Candidates –The BJP has fielded Sunil Kumar Pintu, while the RJD has nominated Sunil Kumar. About the Constituency and Major Issues –Revered as the birthplace of Goddess Sita, Sitamarhi holds immense cultural and spiritual significance. The NDA has pledged to transform it into a world-class spiritual city if it retains power, building on the recently laid foundation for a grand Mata Janaki Temple, modelled after Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. The project aims to boost tourism and local development.Politically, Sitamarhi is known for its swing voting pattern, with power alternating between the BJP and RJD over the years. The main issues influencing voters are employment opportunities and infrastructure development.Also Check: Election Commission of India Blog Previous Election Results –In the 2020 election, BJP’s Mithilesh Kumar won by a margin of 11,475 votes, defeating RJD’s Sunil Kumar, who secured 78,761 votes.In 2015, the tables turned as RJD’s Sunil Kumar emerged victorious with 81,557 votes, defeating BJP’s Sunil Kumar Pintu by a margin of 14,722 votes.The main contest is between the NDA alliance, consisting of the BJP, JD(U), and HAM, and the Mahagathbandhan, which includes the RJD, Congress, and Left parties. Additionally, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is contesting independently.In terms of voter turnout, the first phase saw a 65.08 percent turnout (69.04 percent women and 61.56 percent men), while the second phase recorded an even higher 68.76 percent turnout (74.03 percent women and 64.1 percent men). Currently, Nitish Kumar of the JD(U) serves as the Chief Minister of Bihar, heading the NDA government in the state.