Bihar By-Poll Election Result 2024: It would not be wrong to call this election a preliminary examination. This time it was not the government at stake, but the credibility of the stalwarts of the government and the opposition. In Tarari, Belaganj, Ramgarh, Imamganj, the test was not for the candidates but for their supporters. Amidst the counting of votes, his own people were more restless than the candidates. There was a reason too, if we talk about Ramgarh, here RJD state president Jagdanand Singh’s son Ajit Singh was in the fray. Vishal Prashant, son of veteran and former MLC Sunil Pandey in Tarari, entered politics for the first time on BJP ticket. Whereas in Belaganj, RJD has fielded Vishwanath Yadav, son of current MP Surendra Yadav. Whereas in Imamganj, there was Deepa Manjhi, daughter-in-law of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Manjhi, Jagadanand, Sunil Pandey, PK’s ordeal
Amidst all this, if the ordeal of any one person was the most difficult, then it was the founder of Jan Suraj Party, Prashant Kishore. Election strategist turned leader Prashant Kishore put a lot of effort into his campaign. But the public did not approve of him in the results.
Read the highlights of all four seats at one place
- First seat Tarari- A young and novice BJP candidate single-handedly gave water to CPI ML’s Raju Yadav and Jansuraj’s candidate Kiran Singh. He won by a huge margin.
- Second seat Belaganj- Here JDU’s Manorama Devi easily defeated RJD’s Vishwanath Yadav. All the efforts of the candidate’s father and RJD MP Surendra Yadav to attract voters to his side failed.
- Third seat Imamganj- There was a very tough competition on this seat. Here Deepa Manjhi, daughter-in-law of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, could win with great difficulty. RJD’s Roshan Manjhi gave him a tough fight till the end.
- Fourth seat Ramgarh- The competition here was breath-taking. There were speculations that Ajit Singh, younger son of RJD Bihar president Jagdanand Singh, would retain the seat of his elder brother Sudhakar Singh, who has become an MP. But what, the public pushed him to third place. there was a heart-stopping fight between BJP’s Ashok Singh and BSP’s Satish Yadav. Ultimately Ashok Singh of BJP won the election by a slight margin.
seatwonlostMargin of victory (in votes)TarariVishal Prashant, BJP (won)Raju Yadav, CPI ML (lost)10,612BelaganjManorama Devi, JDU (won)Vishwanath Yadav, RJD (lost)21,391ImamganjDeepa Manjhi, HAM (won)Roshan Manjhi, RJD (lost)5,945RamgarhAshok Singh, BJP (won)Satish Yadav, BSP (lost)1,362
What were the key takeaways from the Bihar by-poll election results of 2024?
Interview: The Bihar By-Poll Election Result 2024
Interviewer (Time.news Editor): Welcome, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the recent Bihar by-poll election results. With us is political analyst Dr. Anjali Verma, an expert on electoral dynamics in India. Dr. Verma, thank you for joining us!
Dr. Anjali Verma: Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to discuss such a pivotal moment in Bihar’s political landscape.
Interviewer: Let’s get right into it. This election has been referred to as a “preliminary examination.” What do you think this metaphor indicates in the context of the key players involved?
Dr. Anjali Verma: That’s a fascinating way to frame it! The term “preliminary examination” suggests that this election was less about the immediate outcome and more about assessing the credibility of political stalwarts. With prominent figures from both the government and opposition at play, their supporters’ performances were under scrutiny—offering a glimpse into the larger electoral dynamics ahead of the general elections.
Interviewer: Absolutely. You mentioned key figures—could you elaborate on the implications for candidates such as Ajit Singh and Vishal Prashant, who were in the spotlight?
Dr. Anjali Verma: Certainly! In Ramgarh, Ajit Singh, the son of RJD state president Jagdanand Singh, was not just representing himself but also the legacy of his father. Similarly, Vishal Prashant, the son of former MLC Sunil Pandey, was stepping into a significant role with a BJP ticket for the first time. Their performances reflected directly on the political lineage they are associated with, making it a defining moment not only for them but for their parents’ parties as well.
Interviewer: It seems like these elections were also a test of loyalty among party supporters. How did that influence the outcome?
Dr. Anjali Verma: Indeed, the atmosphere was charged with expectations. In such scenarios, the restlessness of supporters—anxious about their candidates’ performances—can significantly impact the morale and, subsequently, the voting outcomes. It’s critical to note that the ability to mobilize supporters can be as influential as the candidates themselves.
Interviewer: One person whose reputation seemed to take a hit was Prashant Kishore, a significant figure in the election. What went wrong for him this time?
Dr. Anjali Verma: Prashant Kishore is known for his strategic election campaigning, but this time the electorate didn’t favor his efforts. It seems that despite his hard work, he was unable to resonate with the voters on key issues or convey a vision that appealed to the electorate. His setback indicates that having a renowned strategist doesn’t guarantee electoral success, especially when political legacies and local dynamics play such decisive roles.
Interviewer: Looking at the results as a whole, how do you foresee the implications for the upcoming general elections?
Dr. Anjali Verma: These by-poll results serve as a leading indicator of the positioning and posture of political parties. The stakes have been raised for both the ruling party and the opposition to consolidate their base and appeal to the electorate effectively. Voter sentiments gathered from these elections will likely pave the way for strategies leading up to the general elections. The pressure is certainly on the major political players to address the concerns and aspirations highlighted during this preliminary exercise.
Interviewer: Thank you, Dr. Verma, for your insights! As we move towards the general elections, these discussions will be crucial in understanding voter behaviour and party strategies.
Dr. Anjali Verma: Thank you for the conversation! It will be interesting to see how the political landscape evolves in the coming months.
Interviewer: And thank you to our audience for tuning in! Stay with us for more coverage on political events and their implications.