Overview
- Early Election Commission trends cited by Hindustan Times showed LJP(RV) candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh leading, with RJD’s Mukesh Raushan moving into second and Tej Pratap slipping down the order.
- Initial rounds had Tej Pratap in front before the lead changed hands as counting progressed from 8 am, reflecting volatile swings in the seat.
- Mahua is a multi-cornered fight featuring JJD’s Tej Pratap, RJD’s sitting MLA Mukesh Raushan, and Independent Ashma Parveen as key contenders.
- After being expelled from the RJD, Tej Pratap launched the Janshakti Janata Dal, fielding 43 candidates and declaring confidence in winning while dismissing exit polls.
- Statewide exit polls projected a close NDA–Mahagathbandhan contest, and separate reports highlighted public sightings of Tej Pratap with BJP MP Ravi Kishan that prompted alignment speculation.