Sasaram (SC) Lok Sabha Constituency

1. Location & Overview:

Sasaram is a historically significant Lok Sabha constituency in south-west Bihar, known as the birthplace of Sher Shah Suri, the medieval ruler who introduced the Grand Trunk Road. The region has a mix of agriculture, mining, and trade-based economy. Sasaram is also a reserved constituency for Scheduled Castes (SC).

2. Constituency Details:

• State: Bihar
• Districts Covered: Rohtas, Kaimur
• Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 34
• Reservation Status: Scheduled Caste (SC) Reserved

3. Assembly Segments (Vidhan Sabha Seats):

Sasaram Lok Sabha constituency consists of six assembly constituencies:

1. Chenari (SC)
2. Sasaram
3. Kargahar
4. Dawath
5. Dinara
6. Rajpur (SC)

4. Political Significance:

• Dalits (SC), Bhumihars, Yadavs, Rajputs, and Muslims are key voter groups.
• JD(U), BJP, and RJD have been the dominant parties.
• Major election issues include industrial development, employment, better roads, and education.

5. Current MP (2024 Elections):

• MP: Chhedi Paswan
• Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
• Election Year: 2024

6. Previous Election Results:

• 2019: Chhedi Paswan (BJP) won, defeating Manoj Kumar (Congress).
• 2014: Chhedi Paswan (BJP) won.
• 2009: Meira Kumar (Congress) won.