Bihar Election Results: JDU's Shailesh Kumar Leads In Gopalpur

In the Gopalpur assembly constituency in Bihar, Shailesh Kumar of JD(U) is leading with over 8,000 votes as per the latest trends shown on the official website of the Election Commission of India.

Situated in Bhagalpur district, the Gopalpur Assembly constituency has a rich electoral history dominated by the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) in recent years.

In the 2020 Bihar assembly elections, Narendra Kumar Niraj of JD(U) won the seat, defeating Shailesh Kumar of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) by a substantial margin of 24,461 votes, with a vote share of 46.39%. Niraj has been a consistent victor in Gopalpur, also winning in 2015 and 2010, making JD(U) the mainstream party in this constituency.

Historically, Gopalpur saw leadership from tribal and regional parties like Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in the 1990s and earlier. However, since 2005, JD(U) has solidified its position, reflecting the party’s growing influence in the region. The constituency also falls under the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat, which JD(U)’s Ajay Kumar Mandal won in 2024 by a margin of over 1 lakh votes, highlighting JD(U)’s strength in this area.

For the 2025 assembly elections, the key contestants are:

Shailesh Kumar (JD(U))
Prem Sagar alias Dablu Yadav (Vikassheel Insaan Party – VIP)
Mankeshwar Singh alias Mantu Singh (Jan Suraaj Party – JSP)

Narendra Kumar Niraj, the long-time MLA, is not contesting this election. The entry of VIP and JSP candidates indicates a more fragmented contest this time, with regional parties expanding their presence.

Gopalpur assembly constituency has witnessed JD(U) dominance in recent elections with Narendra Kumar Niraj’s strong tenure. The 2025 contest includes JD(U), VIP, and JSP candidates battling in a constituency increasingly influenced by regional parties and local socio-political dynamics.