1. Location & Overview:
Bhagalpur is a historically and economically significant Lok Sabha constituency in eastern Bihar, known as the “Silk City of India” due to its famous Tussar silk industry. The city is also located on the banks of the Ganga River, making it an important trade and commercial hub. Agriculture, silk production, and trade form the backbone of the economy.
2. Constituency Details:
- State: Bihar
- District: Bhagalpur
- Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 26
- Reservation Status: General (No Reservation)
3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):
Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:
- Gopalpur
- Pirpainti (ST)
- Kahalgaon
- Bhagalpur
- Bihpur
- Gauripur
4. Political Significance:
- Bhumihars, Muslims, Yadavs, and Koeris are key voter groups.
- The constituency has seen strong contests between BJP, JD(U), and RJD over the years.
- Major election issues include silk industry revival, flood management, infrastructure development, and employment.
5. Current MP (2024 Elections):
- MP: Ajay Kumar Mandal
- Party: Janata Dal (United) – JD(U)
- Election Year: 2024
6. Previous Election Results:
- 2019: Ajay Kumar Mandal (JD(U)) won, defeating Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal (RJD).
- 2014: Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal (RJD) won.
- 2009: Syed Shahnawaz Hussain (BJP) won.
