Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Bihar Elections: Parties Vie for Muslim Votes
In Bihar's upcoming elections, political parties are working hard to win the support of Muslim voters, who make up about 17% of the state's population.
Traditionally, Lalu Yadav's RJD party has been the favorite, but Nitish Kumar's JDU and other parties are also trying to gain ground.
The Seemanchal region, with a high concentration of Muslim voters, is a key area.
Parties are using different strategies, like holding events and reaching out to specific communities.
A key factor will be the impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party, which plans to field numerous Muslim candidates.
Muslims constitute approximately 17% of Bihar's population.
87 Assembly seats have a Muslim population exceeding 20%.
Historically, the RJD has received the majority of Muslim votes.
JDU's share of Muslim votes has fluctuated depending on alliances.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party is expected to field Muslim candidates.
- Who
- Political parties in Bihar (RJD, JDU, BJP, AIMIM)
- What
- Competing for Muslim votes in the upcoming Assembly elections.
- When
- Upcoming Assembly elections
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- To gain support from Muslim voters and increase chances of winning the election.
- Muslim Population in Bihar
- Approximately 17% of the state's population
- Assembly Seats with High Muslim Population
- 87 seats have over 20% Muslim population
- Key Region
- Seemanchal region (Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, Purnia)
- RJD's Share of Muslim Votes (2015)
- 80% (with JDU)
- JDU's Share of Muslim Votes (2020)
- 5%
- Mahagathbandhan's Share of Muslim Votes (2024)
- 87%
