BJP's Tarkishore Prasad Takes Early Lead in Katihar Election

NEW DELHI: BJP’s Tarkishore Prasad has taken an early lead in Katihar, with VIP’s Saurav Agarwal and independent candidate Ghazi Sharique trailing behind. With polling concluded and EVMs sealed, the constituency once again lives up to its reputation as one of east Bihar’s most unpredictable battlegrounds, long marked by tight contests and shifting political winds.CandidatePartyvotesTarkishor PrasadBJPSaurav AgarwalVIPGhazi ShariqueJanSuraajA poll of polls released on Tuesday indicated that the NDA may be headed for a return to power with around 148 seats. The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is projected to secure around 88 seats, while other parties may win nearly 7 seats.Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Poll of Polls Show NDA Poised For Majority, MGB Trails, No Impact of JSPThe Election Commission reported strong voter turnout across the second phase, with over 68 per cent participation in 122 constituencies.Katihar has a long history of alternating political outcomes, with the BJP and RJD both holding the seat at different times.Election Results 2025Bihar poll results: NDA seen making gains according to early trends; Tejashwi leads from RaghopurBypolls: High-stake battle in Jubilee hills; counting under wayBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats:243L + WMajority:122NDA0MGB0OTH0Leads + Wins:184/243NDALEADINGExperience Bihar Election Results in 3DA new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueIn the 2020 assembly election, the constituency had 2,73,824 electors and 1,70,554 valid votes. BJP’s Tarkishore Prasad won with 82,669 votes. RJD’s Dr Ram Prakash Mahto stood second with 72,150 votes, losing by 10,519.In 2015, Katihar had 2,42,829 electors and 1,53,667 valid votes. Tarkishore Prasad retained the seat with 66,048 votes. JD(U)’s Bijay Singh finished second with 51,154 votes, trailing by 14,894.In 2010, the constituency had 2,08,316 electors and 1,25,284 valid votes. Tarkishore Prasad won with 58,718 votes. Dr Ram Prakash Mahto of the RJD came second with 38,111 votes, losing by 20,607.In the October 2005 polls, the seat saw one of its closest contests. The BJP’s Tar Kishore Prasad won with 47,777 votes, while Dr Ram Prakash Mahto of the RJD finished a close second with 47,661 votes, losing by just 116.In February 2005, Katihar had 1,23,722 valid votes. RJD’s Ram Prakash Mahto won with 33,064 votes.BJP’s Raj Banshi finished second with 26,333 votes, trailing by 6,731.In 2000, the RJD’s Ram Prakash Mahto again won the seat with 69,030 votes, defeating BJP’s Jagbandhu Adhikari, who secured 40,659 votes.In 1995, Katihar had 1,93,183 electors and 1,21,353 valid votes. BJP’s Jagbandhu Adhikari won with 45,473 votes. Janata Dal’s Ram Prakash Mahto stood second with 35,687 votes, losing by 9,786.