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Kumhrar Turns Into a Political Battleground: Kayastha Votes May Decide Bihar’s Toughest Contest

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As Bihar heads for the first phase of Assembly elections on November 6, the Kumhrar constituency in Patna district has become the unexpected flashpoint of the poll season. Traditionally considered a BJP fortress, the seat is now witnessing a high-voltage triangular battle — with caste equations, rebellion, and strategy all colliding in dramatic fashion.The BJP, which has held Kumhrar for five consecutive terms, shocked its loyal base by dropping sitting MLA Arun Kumar Sinha and nominating Sanjay Kumar Gupta instead. The decision has not gone down well with the Kayastha community, whose votes — nearly one lakh strong — have long been the party’s backbone.
But this election, a new force has entered the arena. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has fielded noted mathematician Prof. K.C. Sinha, a respected academic with a clean image and strong local connect. His candidacy has electrified the Kayastha belt — and shaken the BJP’s once-solid arithmetic.

Adding to the mix, the Congress has nominated Indradeep Chandravanshi under the Mahagathbandhan banner, hoping to cash in on anti-incumbency sentiment.

Political observers say the real fight is emerging between BJP’s Sanjay Gupta and Jan Suraaj’s Prof. Sinha, both targeting the decisive Kayastha bloc. What makes it more interesting is that several Kayastha associations and influencers on social media have thrown their support behind Prof. Sinha — a rare shift away from BJP’s traditional core.

Prof. Sinha, however, insists he isn’t playing caste politics.

> “My students come from every religion and community — they are my real strength. I believe in uniting society, not dividing it,” he told local reporters.

With Jan Suraaj building a grassroots base over the past three years and eyeing Muslim and Yadav voters as well, the contest in Kumhrar could redefine urban politics in Bihar.

The BJP, sensing the discontent, has deployed senior Kayastha leaders to contain the damage — but insiders admit it won’t be easy. For once, even drawing-room voters, known for enjoying election day as a holiday, might step out to vote — and that could tilt the scales in surprising ways.

As Patna braces for a close fight, one thing is certain — Kumhrar is no longer a safe seat. It’s a referendum on loyalty, identity, and change.

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