The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with the results declared on June 4. The elections saw fierce competition among major political parties, including the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the India Alliance. Here are the key candidates and their political parties:
Party Wise Results
| Party | Won | Leading | Total |
| Janata Dal (United) – JD(U) | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas) – LJPRV | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Rashtriya Janata Dal – RJD | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Indian National Congress – INC | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) – CPI(ML)(L) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) – HAMS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Independent – IND | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 40 |
Winning Candidate – Janata Dal (United) (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Valmiki Nagar (1) | SUNIL KUMAR | 523422 | 98675 |
| 2 | Sheohar(4) | LOVELY ANAND | 476612 | 29143 |
| 3 | Sitamarhi(5) | DEVESH CHANDRA THAKUR | 515719 | 51356 |
| 4 | Jhanjharpur(7) | RAMPRIT MANDAL | 533032 | 184169 |
| 5 | Supaul(8) | DILESHWAR KAMAIT | 595038 | 169803 |
| 6 | Madhepura(13) | DINESH CHANDRA YADAV | 640649 | 174534 |
| 7 | Gopalganj(17) | DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN | 511866 | 127180 |
| 8 | Siwan(18) | VIJAYLAKSHMI DEVI | 386508 | 92857 |
| 9 | Bhagalpur(26) | AJAY KUMAR MANDAL | 536031 | 104868 |
| 10 | Banka(27) | GIRIDHARI YADAV | 506678 | 103844 |
| 11 | Munger(28) | RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH | 550146 | 80870 |
| 12 | Nalanda(29) | KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR | 559422 | 169114 |
Winning Candidate – Bharatiya Janata Party (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Paschim Champaran(2) | DR.SANJAY JAISWAL | 580421 | 136568 |
| 2 | Purvi Champaran(3) | RADHA MOHAN SINGH | 542193 | 88287 |
| 3 | Madhubani(6) | ASHOK KUMAR YADAV | 553428 | 151945 |
| 4 | Araria(9) | PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH | 600146 | 20094 |
| 5 | Darbhanga(14) | GOPAL JEE THAKUR | 566630 | 178156 |
| 6 | Muzaffarpur(15) | RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY | 619749 | 234927 |
| 7 | Maharajganj(19) | JANARDAN SINGH “SIGRIWAL” | 529533 | 102651 |
| 8 | Saran(20) | RAJIV PRATAP RUDY | 471752 | 13661 |
| 9 | Ujiarpur(22) | NITYANAND RAI | 515965 | 60102 |
| 10 | Begusarai(24) | GIRIRAJ SINGH | 649331 | 81480 |
| 11 | Patna Sahib(30) | RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD | 588270 | 153846 |
| 12 | Nawada(39) | VIVEK THAKUR | 410608 | 67670 |
Winning Candidate – Lok Janshakti Party(Ram Vilas) (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Vaishali(16) | VEENA DEVI | 567043 | 89634 |
| 2 | Hajipur(21) | CHIRAG PASWAN | 615718 | 170105 |
| 3 | Samastipur(23) | SHAMBHAVI | 579786 | 187251 |
| 4 | Khagaria(25) | RAJESH VERMA | 538657 | 161131 |
| 5 | Jamui(40) | ARUN BHARTI | 509046 | 112482 |
Winning Candidate – Rashtriya Janata Dal (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Patliputra(31) | MISHA BHARTI | 613283 | 85174 |
| 2 | Buxar(33) | SUDHAKAR SINGH | 438345 | 30091 |
| 3 | Jahanabad(36) | SURENDRA PRASAD YADAV | 443035 | 142591 |
| 4 | Aurangabad(37) | ABHAY KUMAR SINHA | 465567 | 79111 |
Winning Candidate – Indian National Congress (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Kishanganj(10) | MOHAMMAD JAWED | 402850 | 59692 |
| 2 | Katihar(11) | TARIQ ANWAR | 567092 | 49863 |
| 3 | Sasaram(34) | MANOJ KUMAR | 513004 | 19157 |
Winning Candidate – Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Arrah(32) | SUDAMA PRASAD | 529382 | 59808 |
| 2 | Karakat(35) | RAJA RAM SINGH | 380581 | 105858 |
Winning Candidate – Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Gaya(38) | JITAN RAM MANJHI | 494960 | 101812 |
Winning Candidate – Independent (Bihar)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Purnia(12) | RAJESH RANJAN ALIAS PAPPU YADAV | 567556 | 23847 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – जनता दल (यूनायटेड) (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | वाल्मीकिनगर(1) | सुनील कुमार | 523422 | 98675 |
| 2 | शिवहर (4) | लवली आनंद | 476612 | 29143 |
| 3 | सीतामढ़ी (5) | देवेश चन्द्र ठाकुर | 515719 | 51356 |
| 4 | झंझारपूर(7) | रामप्रीत मंडल | 533032 | 184169 |
| 5 | सुपौल(8) | दिलेश्वर कामैत | 595038 | 169803 |
| 6 | मधेपुरा(13) | दिनेश चन्द्र यादव | 640649 | 174534 |
| 7 | गोपालगंज(17) | डॉ० आलोक कुमार सुमन | 511866 | 127180 |
| 8 | सिवान(18) | विजयलक्ष्मी देवी | 386508 | 92857 |
| 9 | भागलपुर(26) | अजय कुमार मंडल | 536031 | 104868 |
| 10 | बाँका(27) | गिरिधारी यादव | 506678 | 103844 |
| 11 | मुंगेर(28) | राजीव रंजन सिंह उर्फ ललन सिंह | 550146 | 80870 |
| 12 | नालन्दा (29) | कौशलेन्द्र कुमार | 559422 | 169114 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – भारतीय जनता पार्टी (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | पश्चिम चम्पारण (2) | डा० संजय जायसवाल | 580421 | 136568 |
| 2 | पूर्वी चम्पारण(3) | राधामोहन सिंह | 542193 | 88287 |
| 3 | मधुबनी(6) | अशोक कुमार यादव | 553428 | 151945 |
| 4 | अररिया(9) | प्रदीप कुमार सिंह | 600146 | 20094 |
| 5 | दरभंगा(14) | गोपाल जी ठाकुर | 566630 | 178156 |
| 6 | मुजफ्फरपुर (15) | राज भूषण चौधरी | 619749 | 234927 |
| 7 | महराजगंज(19) | जनार्दन सिंह “सीग्रीवाल” | 529533 | 102651 |
| 8 | सारण (20) | राजीव प्रताप रूडी | 471752 | 13661 |
| 9 | उजियारपुर(22) | नित्यानन्द राय | 515965 | 60102 |
| 10 | बेगूसराय (24) | गिरिराज सिंह | 649331 | 81480 |
| 11 | पटना साहिब(30) | रवि शंकर प्रसाद | 588270 | 153846 |
| 12 | नवादा(39) | विवेक ठाकुर | 410608 | 67670 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – लोक जनशक्ति पार्टी (राम विलास) (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | वैशाली(16) | वीणा देवी | 567043 | 89634 |
| 2 | हाजीपुर(21) | चिराग पासवान | 615718 | 170105 |
| 3 | समस्तीपुर(23) | शाम्भवी | 579786 | 187251 |
| 4 | खगड़िया (25) | राजेश वर्मा | 538657 | 161131 |
| 5 | जमुई(40) | अरुण भारती | 509046 | 112482 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – राष्ट्रीय जनता दल (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | पाटलिपुत्र(31) | मीसा भारती | 613283 | 85174 |
| 2 | बक्सर (33) | सुधाकर सिंह | 438345 | 30091 |
| 3 | जहानाबाद(36) | सुरेन्द्र प्रसाद यादव | 443035 | 142591 |
| 4 | औरंगाबाद(37) | अभय कुमार सिन्हा | 465567 | 79111 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | किशनगंज(10) | मोहम्मद जावेद | 402850 | 59692 |
| 2 | कटिहार(11) | तारिक अनवर | 567092 | 49863 |
| 3 | सासाराम(34) | मनोज कुमार | 513004 | 19157 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – कम्यूनिष्ट पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया (मार्क्ससिस्ट – लेनिनिस्ट) (लिबरेशन) (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | आरा (32) | सुदामा प्रसाद | 529382 | 59808 |
| 2 | काराकाट(35) | राजा राम सिंह | 380581 | 105858 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – हिन्दुस्तानी अवाम मोर्चा (सेक्युलर) (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | गया(38) | जीतन राम मांझी | 494960 | 101812 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – निर्दलीय (बिहार)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | पूर्णियॉं (12) | राजेश रंजन उर्फ पप्पू यादव | 567556 | 23847 |
Key Candidates
Pradeep Arora (BJP): A prominent BJP leader, Arora won the Araria constituency. He has been a strong advocate for development and has worked closely with local communities.
Sudama Prasad (CPI(ML)(L)): A seasoned CPI(ML)(L) leader, Prasad won the Arrah constituency. He has been a vocal advocate for social justice and involved in various social movements.
Abhay Kumar Sinha (RJD): Sinha, a prominent RJD leader, won the Aurangabad constituency. He has been a strong advocate for the rights of marginalised communities and has worked to improve healthcare and education in the region.
Giridhari Yadav (JDU): A prominent JDU leader, Yadav won the Banka constituency. He has been a strong advocate for development and has worked closely with local communities.
Giriraj Singh (BJP): A prominent BJP leader, Singh won the Begusarai constituency. He has been a strong advocate for development and has worked closely with local communities.
Ajay Kumar Mandal (JDU): Mandal, a prominent JDU leader, won the Bhagalpur constituency. He has been a strong advocate for development and has worked closely with local communities.
Sudhakar Singh (RJD): A prominent RJD leader, Singh won the Buxar constituency. He has been a strong advocate for the rights of marginalised communities and has worked to improve healthcare and education in the region.
Gopal Jee Thakur (BJP): A prominent BJP leader, Thakur won the Darbhanga constituency. He has been a strong advocate for development and has worked closely with local communities.
Jitan Ram Manjhi (HAM): A prominent HAM leader, Manjhi won the Gaya constituency. He has strongly advocated for social justice and is involved in various social movements.
Dr. Alok Kumar Suman (JDU): A prominent JDU leader, Suman won the Gopalganj constituency. He has been a strong advocate for development and has worked closely with local communities.
Factors Influencing the Outcomes
The voter turnout across the state was 56.19%, with the highest turnout in the first phase and the lowest in the last phase. Demographic shifts, such as the increasing influence of young voters and the growing importance of urban centres, also played a significant role in the outcomes. Additionally, the incumbent government’s performance and the major parties’ campaign narratives influenced the voters’ decisions.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics
The results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar have significant implications for local, state, and national politics. The NDA alliance, led by the BJP, has emerged as the clear winner, securing 32 seats. The India Alliance, led by the RJD, secured 5 seats. The results indicate a shift towards right-wing politics in the state, with the BJP and its allies gaining ground. The outcomes also highlight the importance of local issues, such as development and social justice, in shaping voter decisions.
Trends and Unexpected Outcomes
The results show a trend of increasing support for the BJP and its allies, particularly among young voters and in urban centres. The performance of the RJD, traditionally a strong force in the state, was disappointing, with the party securing only 5 seats. The emergence of new parties, such as the HAM, also indicates a shift in the state’s political landscape.
Reflections and Invitations
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar are significant not only for the state but also for national politics. The outcomes highlight the importance of local issues and demographic shifts in shaping voter decisions. As we reflect on the results, we invite readers to share their insights and engage with the implications of these outcomes for local, state, and national politics.
