1. Location & Overview:
Hajipur is one of the most politically significant Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar. It is famous for being the stronghold of Ram Vilas Paswan, the late founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). The constituency is well-connected to Patna and serves as an important industrial and commercial hub. Agriculture, dairy farming, and small-scale industries form the backbone of the economy.
2. Constituency Details:
- State: Bihar
- District: Vaishali
- Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 21
- Reservation Status: Reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC)
3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):
Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:
- Hajipur
- Lalganj (SC)
- Mahua
- Raja Pakar (SC)
- Raghunathpur
- Sahdei Buzurg
4. Political Significance:
- Dalits (SC), Yadavs, Brahmins, and Bhumihars are key voter groups.
- LJP has traditionally dominated, with strong competition from JD(U) and RJD.
- Employment, industrial development, road connectivity, and flood control are major election issues.
5. Current MP (2024 Elections):
- MP: Prince Raj
- Party: Lok Janshakti Party – Ram Vilas (LJP-RV)
- Election Year: 2024
6. Previous Election Results:
- 2019: Pashupati Kumar Paras (LJP) won, defeating Shiv Chandra Ram (RJD).
- 2014: Ram Vilas Paswan (LJP) won.
- 2009: Ram Sundar Das (JD(U)) won.