Bihar Election Results: Shashant Shekhar Of Congress Defeated By BJP's Ratnesh Kumar In Patna Sahib
Congress candidate Shashant Shekhar, who was seen leading in the early stages of counting in the Patna Sahib assembly constituency, located in Patna district, Bihar, has been defeated by BJP’s Ratnesh Kumar with a margin of 38900 votes.
This seat is a politically significant urban seat with a strong presence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Historically, BJP has maintained a dominant hold on this seat with seven consecutive wins under leaders like Nand Kishore Yadav.
In the 2020 assembly elections, Nand Kishore Yadav (BJP) emerged victorious by defeating Pravin Singh of the Indian National Congress (INC) with a margin of 18,300 votes, securing nearly 52% of the vote share.
Patna Sahib falls under the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency, represented by BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad in the 2024 general elections, indicating continued BJP strength in the area.
The 2025 assembly election for Patna Sahib witnessed a keen triangular contest among:
Ratnesh Kumar (BJP), the candidate replacing Nand Kishore Yadav,
Shashant Shekhar (Indian National Congress),
Vinita Mishra (Jan Suraaj Party).
The seat has generally seen close battles between BJP and Congress, with newer entrants like Jan Suraaj adding competition. Patna Sahib’s demographic urban electorate and political importance make it a high-stakes constituency that often reflects wider political trends in Bihar.
