NEW DELHI: Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation (CPI(ML)L), and the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) are locked in a close three-way contest in Bihar’s Digha Assembly constituency, one of the largest and most politically significant seats in the state. As polling took place on November 11, 2025, in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, incumbent MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) is facing a strong challenge from Divya Gautam (CPI(ML)L) and Ritesh Ranjan Singh alias Bittu Singh (JSP), making this a crucial battleground in Patna district.Candidate NamePartyVotesStatusSanjeev ChaurasiaBJP[To be updated][To be updated]Divya GautamCPI(ML)L[To be updated][To be updated]Ritesh Ranjan Singh (Bittu Singh)JSP[To be updated][To be updated]Pranjal SinghPP[To be updated][To be updated]Prabhakar SinghBSP[To be updated][To be updated]Rajiv SinghRRP[To be updated][To be updated]Kusumlata VermaIndependent[To be updated][To be updated]Voting detailsThe Digha constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 74.85%, reflecting high civic engagement compared to its 2020 turnout of 60.12%. Bihar as a whole recorded a historic 66.91% turnout, marking the state’s highest in over two decades.Election Results 2025Bihar elections: NDA confident; can Tejashwi defy exit polls? Counting of votes todayBypolls: High stake battle in Jubilee hills; counting to begin soonBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122MGB0NDA0OTH0Leads + Wins: 0/243 Experience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueConstituency at a glanceLocated in Patna district, Digha is one of six Assembly segments forming the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Created in 2008 after the delimitation exercise, Digha was designed for a more balanced voter distribution but has since grown into Bihar’s largest constituency by electorate size.In the 2020 Assembly polls, Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) retained the seat by a margin of 46,073 votes, defeating Shashi Yadav (CPI(ML)L) in a straight contest. He had earlier won the 2015 election as well, reinforcing the BJP’s urban dominance in the area.The constituency comprises six panchayats and 14 municipal wards, largely falling under the Patna Municipal Corporation, making it a politically vibrant mix of urban and semi-urban voters. The electorate has grown steadily, from 460,868 registered voters in 2020 to 473,108 in 2024, underlining its expanding political weight within Patna’s urban belt.Digha has consistently leaned toward BJP. With the Jan Suraaj Party also entering the fray this year, the 2025 contest has evolved into a three-cornered battle, potentially reshaping the region’s urban political dynamics. The BJP’s challenge will be to maintain its dominance amid growing anti-incumbency and voter fatigue. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles’Message to world’: Amit Shah vows strictest punishment for Delhi Terror Attack culpritsAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Slams Pakistan’s ‘Illogical’ Demands After Talks Collapse In TurkeyMultiple IEDs, 32 Vehicles: Agencies Uncover Plan For Serial Car Explosions In Delhi Blast Probe30,000 Troops, 25 Warships, Fighter Jets: India Concludes Tri-Service Drill Trishul | Op Sindoor 2.0Muhammad Yunus Sets February 2026 Election Date For Bangladesh Along With Referendum On July CharterProject Cheetah Boost: President Murmu, Duma Boko Attend Handover in GaboroneDramatic Drone Chase Catches Attacker Who Fled Amravati Wedding After Stabbing Groom With KnifeIndian Air Force Opens Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh, A Strategic Game-Changer Along The China Frontier123PhotostoriesWorld Diabetes Day 2025: 7 foods to help reverse type 2 diabetes5 best jewellery metals that are safe for sensitive skinDesk jobs and diabetes: The hidden health cost of the corporate lifestyleGestational diabetes: What every expecting mother should knowRanveer Singh takes Bollywood by storm with flair, success and charismaDiabetic neuropathy and poor circulation: The root causes of foot damageWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Sugar isn’t the only enemy, 5 hidden triggers that fuel insulin resistanceGuava versus banana: Which is better for breakfastTop 5 national parks in the U.S. to see fireflies before they’re gone from the Earth!Beyond hydration and fiber: This one juice can help cleanse colon naturally123Hot PicksBihar Election CandidatesBihar Election ConstituenciesBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJalen Brunson InjuryAndy ReidGabrielle UnionAyesha CurryAja WilsonNico HarrisonKayla NicoleLamar JacksonNHL Trade RumorsDavid Kampf
![NEW DELHI: Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation (CPI(ML)L), and the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) are locked in a close three-way contest in Bihar’s Digha Assembly constituency, one of the largest and most politically significant seats in the state. As polling took place on November 11, 2025, in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, incumbent MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) is facing a strong challenge from Divya Gautam (CPI(ML)L) and Ritesh Ranjan Singh alias Bittu Singh (JSP), making this a crucial battleground in Patna district.Candidate NamePartyVotesStatusSanjeev ChaurasiaBJP[To be updated][To be updated]Divya GautamCPI(ML)L[To be updated][To be updated]Ritesh Ranjan Singh (Bittu Singh)JSP[To be updated][To be updated]Pranjal SinghPP[To be updated][To be updated]Prabhakar SinghBSP[To be updated][To be updated]Rajiv SinghRRP[To be updated][To be updated]Kusumlata VermaIndependent[To be updated][To be updated]Voting detailsThe Digha constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 74.85%, reflecting high civic engagement compared to its 2020 turnout of 60.12%. Bihar as a whole recorded a historic 66.91% turnout, marking the state’s highest in over two decades.Election Results 2025Bihar elections: NDA confident; can Tejashwi defy exit polls? Counting of votes todayBypolls: High stake battle in Jubilee hills; counting to begin soonBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122MGB0NDA0OTH0Leads + Wins: 0/243 Experience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueConstituency at a glanceLocated in Patna district, Digha is one of six Assembly segments forming the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Created in 2008 after the delimitation exercise, Digha was designed for a more balanced voter distribution but has since grown into Bihar’s largest constituency by electorate size.In the 2020 Assembly polls, Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) retained the seat by a margin of 46,073 votes, defeating Shashi Yadav (CPI(ML)L) in a straight contest. He had earlier won the 2015 election as well, reinforcing the BJP’s urban dominance in the area.The constituency comprises six panchayats and 14 municipal wards, largely falling under the Patna Municipal Corporation, making it a politically vibrant mix of urban and semi-urban voters. The electorate has grown steadily, from 460,868 registered voters in 2020 to 473,108 in 2024, underlining its expanding political weight within Patna’s urban belt.Digha has consistently leaned toward BJP. With the Jan Suraaj Party also entering the fray this year, the 2025 contest has evolved into a three-cornered battle, potentially reshaping the region’s urban political dynamics. The BJP’s challenge will be to maintain its dominance amid growing anti-incumbency and voter fatigue. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles’Message to world’: Amit Shah vows strictest punishment for Delhi Terror Attack culpritsAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Slams Pakistan’s ‘Illogical’ Demands After Talks Collapse In TurkeyMultiple IEDs, 32 Vehicles: Agencies Uncover Plan For Serial Car Explosions In Delhi Blast Probe30,000 Troops, 25 Warships, Fighter Jets: India Concludes Tri-Service Drill Trishul | Op Sindoor 2.0Muhammad Yunus Sets February 2026 Election Date For Bangladesh Along With Referendum On July CharterProject Cheetah Boost: President Murmu, Duma Boko Attend Handover in GaboroneDramatic Drone Chase Catches Attacker Who Fled Amravati Wedding After Stabbing Groom With KnifeIndian Air Force Opens Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh, A Strategic Game-Changer Along The China Frontier123PhotostoriesWorld Diabetes Day 2025: 7 foods to help reverse type 2 diabetes5 best jewellery metals that are safe for sensitive skinDesk jobs and diabetes: The hidden health cost of the corporate lifestyleGestational diabetes: What every expecting mother should knowRanveer Singh takes Bollywood by storm with flair, success and charismaDiabetic neuropathy and poor circulation: The root causes of foot damageWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Sugar isn’t the only enemy, 5 hidden triggers that fuel insulin resistanceGuava versus banana: Which is better for breakfastTop 5 national parks in the U.S. to see fireflies before they’re gone from the Earth!Beyond hydration and fiber: This one juice can help cleanse colon naturally123Hot PicksBihar Election CandidatesBihar Election ConstituenciesBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJalen Brunson InjuryAndy ReidGabrielle UnionAyesha CurryAja WilsonNico HarrisonKayla NicoleLamar JacksonNHL Trade RumorsDavid Kampf](https://vknewstoday.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1763086240_photo.jpg "NEW DELHI: Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation (CPI(ML)L), and the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) are locked in a close three-way contest in Bihar’s Digha Assembly constituency, one of the largest and most politically significant seats in the state. As polling took place on November 11, 2025, in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, incumbent MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) is facing a strong challenge from Divya Gautam (CPI(ML)L) and Ritesh Ranjan Singh alias Bittu Singh (JSP), making this a crucial battleground in Patna district.Candidate NamePartyVotesStatusSanjeev ChaurasiaBJP[To be updated][To be updated]Divya GautamCPI(ML)L[To be updated][To be updated]Ritesh Ranjan Singh (Bittu Singh)JSP[To be updated][To be updated]Pranjal SinghPP[To be updated][To be updated]Prabhakar SinghBSP[To be updated][To be updated]Rajiv SinghRRP[To be updated][To be updated]Kusumlata VermaIndependent[To be updated][To be updated]Voting detailsThe Digha constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 74.85%, reflecting high civic engagement compared to its 2020 turnout of 60.12%. Bihar as a whole recorded a historic 66.91% turnout, marking the state’s highest in over two decades.Election Results 2025Bihar elections: NDA confident; can Tejashwi defy exit polls? Counting of votes todayBypolls: High stake battle in Jubilee hills; counting to begin soonBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122MGB0NDA0OTH0Leads + Wins: 0/243 Experience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueConstituency at a glanceLocated in Patna district, Digha is one of six Assembly segments forming the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Created in 2008 after the delimitation exercise, Digha was designed for a more balanced voter distribution but has since grown into Bihar’s largest constituency by electorate size.In the 2020 Assembly polls, Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) retained the seat by a margin of 46,073 votes, defeating Shashi Yadav (CPI(ML)L) in a straight contest. He had earlier won the 2015 election as well, reinforcing the BJP’s urban dominance in the area.The constituency comprises six panchayats and 14 municipal wards, largely falling under the Patna Municipal Corporation, making it a politically vibrant mix of urban and semi-urban voters. The electorate has grown steadily, from 460,868 registered voters in 2020 to 473,108 in 2024, underlining its expanding political weight within Patna’s urban belt.Digha has consistently leaned toward BJP. With the Jan Suraaj Party also entering the fray this year, the 2025 contest has evolved into a three-cornered battle, potentially reshaping the region’s urban political dynamics. The BJP’s challenge will be to maintain its dominance amid growing anti-incumbency and voter fatigue. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles’Message to world’: Amit Shah vows strictest punishment for Delhi Terror Attack culpritsAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Slams Pakistan’s ‘Illogical’ Demands After Talks Collapse In TurkeyMultiple IEDs, 32 Vehicles: Agencies Uncover Plan For Serial Car Explosions In Delhi Blast Probe30,000 Troops, 25 Warships, Fighter Jets: India Concludes Tri-Service Drill Trishul | Op Sindoor 2.0Muhammad Yunus Sets February 2026 Election Date For Bangladesh Along With Referendum On July CharterProject Cheetah Boost: President Murmu, Duma Boko Attend Handover in GaboroneDramatic Drone Chase Catches Attacker Who Fled Amravati Wedding After Stabbing Groom With KnifeIndian Air Force Opens Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh, A Strategic Game-Changer Along The China Frontier123PhotostoriesWorld Diabetes Day 2025: 7 foods to help reverse type 2 diabetes5 best jewellery metals that are safe for sensitive skinDesk jobs and diabetes: The hidden health cost of the corporate lifestyleGestational diabetes: What every expecting mother should knowRanveer Singh takes Bollywood by storm with flair, success and charismaDiabetic neuropathy and poor circulation: The root causes of foot damageWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Sugar isn’t the only enemy, 5 hidden triggers that fuel insulin resistanceGuava versus banana: Which is better for breakfastTop 5 national parks in the U.S. to see fireflies before they’re gone from the Earth!Beyond hydration and fiber: This one juice can help cleanse colon naturally123Hot PicksBihar Election CandidatesBihar Election ConstituenciesBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJalen Brunson InjuryAndy ReidGabrielle UnionAyesha CurryAja WilsonNico HarrisonKayla NicoleLamar JacksonNHL Trade RumorsDavid Kampf")
NEW DELHI: Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation (CPI(ML)L), and the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) are locked in a close three-way contest in Bihar’s Digha Assembly constituency, one of the largest and most politically significant seats in the state. As polling took place on November 11, 2025, in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections, incumbent MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) is facing a strong challenge from Divya Gautam (CPI(ML)L) and Ritesh Ranjan Singh alias Bittu Singh (JSP), making this a crucial battleground in Patna district.
| Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjeev Chaurasia | BJP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Divya Gautam | CPI(ML)L | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Ritesh Ranjan Singh (Bittu Singh) | JSP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Pranjal Singh | PP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Prabhakar Singh | BSP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Rajiv Singh | RRP | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
| Kusumlata Verma | Independent | [To be updated] | [To be updated] |
Voting detailsThe Digha constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 74.85%, reflecting high civic engagement compared to its 2020 turnout of 60.12%. Bihar as a whole recorded a historic 66.91% turnout, marking the state’s highest in over two decades.Constituency at a glanceLocated in Patna district, Digha is one of six Assembly segments forming the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Created in 2008 after the delimitation exercise, Digha was designed for a more balanced voter distribution but has since grown into Bihar’s largest constituency by electorate size.In the 2020 Assembly polls, Sanjeev Chaurasia (BJP) retained the seat by a margin of 46,073 votes, defeating Shashi Yadav (CPI(ML)L) in a straight contest. He had earlier won the 2015 election as well, reinforcing the BJP’s urban dominance in the area.The constituency comprises six panchayats and 14 municipal wards, largely falling under the Patna Municipal Corporation, making it a politically vibrant mix of urban and semi-urban voters. The electorate has grown steadily, from 460,868 registered voters in 2020 to 473,108 in 2024, underlining its expanding political weight within Patna’s urban belt.Digha has consistently leaned toward BJP. With the Jan Suraaj Party also entering the fray this year, the 2025 contest has evolved into a three-cornered battle, potentially reshaping the region’s urban political dynamics. The BJP’s challenge will be to maintain its dominance amid growing anti-incumbency and voter fatigue.
