1. Location & Overview:
Samastipur is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved Lok Sabha constituency in central Bihar, known for its agriculture-based economy. The region is a major producer of paddy, wheat, and maize. It also has a strong railway presence, with Samastipur Junction being an important railway hub.
2. Constituency Details:
- State: Bihar
- District: Samastipur
- Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 23
- Reservation Status: Reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC)
3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):
Samastipur Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:
- Kusheshwar Asthan (SC)
- Hayaghat
- Kalyanpur (SC)
- Warishnagar
- Samastipur
- Rosera (SC)
4. Political Significance:
- Dalits (SC), Yadavs, Muslims, and Bhumihars are key voter groups.
- RJD and LJP have traditionally dominated, though BJP and JD(U) have gained influence.
- Major election issues include flood management, railway development, education, and employment.
5. Current MP (2024 Elections):
- MP: Prince Raj
- Party: Lok Janshakti Party – Ram Vilas (LJP-RV)
- Election Year: 2024
6. Previous Election Results:
- 2019: Ram Chandra Paswan (LJP) won, but after his demise, Prince Raj (LJP) won the by-election.
- 2014: Ram Chandra Paswan (LJP) won.
- 2009: Ashok Kumar (Congress) won.
