Siwan district in Bihar is an important political region, represented in the Parliament of India and the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Below is a detailed overview of the current Member of Parliament (MP) from Siwan following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as well as all present Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Siwan’s assembly constituencies.
SIWAN (Bihar): 2024 Lok Sabha MP
1. Vijaylakshmi Devi – JD(U) (Siwan Lok Sabha Constituency, 2024)
- Party: Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)]
- Votes Secured: 386,508 (38.73%)
- Victory Margin: 92,857 votes
- Runner Up: Hena Shahab (Independent) – 293,651 votes
- Third Position: Awadh Bihari Choudhary (RJD) – 198,823 votes
Background Highlights:
- Declared criminal cases: 0
- Education: Literate
- Age: 61
- Declared assets: ₹4,41,30,032 (~4.4 Crore)
- Declared liabilities: ₹3,60,008 (~3.6 Lakh)
Key Candidates in 2024 Election:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Position | Criminal Cases | Assets (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijaylakshmi Devi | JD(U) | 386,508 | Winner | 0 | 4,41,30,032 |
| Hena Shahab | IND | 293,651 | 2nd | 2 | N/A |
| Awadh Bihari Choudhary | RJD | 198,823 | 3rd | 2 | 4,66,65,756 |
| Jeewan Kumar | IND | 18,590 | – | 8 | 7,80,86,445 |
All MLAs from Siwan (Bihar): Current (2020 Elections)
Siwan Lok Sabha constituency includes the following Assembly segments (Vidhansabha):
| Assembly Constituency | MLA (2020) | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 105 – Siwan | Awadh Bihari Choudhary | RJD |
| 106 – Jiradei | Amarjeet Kushwaha | CPI(ML) |
| 107 – Darauli (SC) | Satyadev Ram | CPI(ML) |
| 108 – Raghunathpur | Harishankar Yadav | RJD |
| 109 – Daraundha | Karnjeet Singh alias Vyas Singh | JD(U) |
| 110 – Barharia | Bachcha Pandey | JD(U) |
| 111 – Goriakothi | Devesh Kant Singh | BJP |
| 112 – Maharajganj | Vijay Shanker Dubey | Congress (INC) |
Notable Facts:
- Many of these MLAs have long-standing local connections, with diverse backgrounds (education, occupation), and several have been re-elected multiple times.
- The Siwan assembly seat (No. 105) is currently represented by Awadh Bihari Choudhary of RJD, who was also a prominent candidate for the Lok Sabha seat in 2024
Assembly Segments under Siwan Lok Sabha
- Siwan
- Jiradei
- Darauli (SC)
- Raghunathpur
- Daraundha
- Barharia
- Goriakothi
- Maharajganj
These segments together form the Siwan Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency.
Additional Insights
- Siwan has historically been a politically significant district, producing influential MPs like Mohammad Shahabuddin (RJD), and has seen shifting party dominance between JD(U), RJD, BJP, and Congress
In 2024, JD(U) maintained its hold on the region through Vijaylakshmi Devi’s substantial victory.
Siwan’s current statutory and political profile is a blend of established leaders and emerging political figures.