Rajya Sabha member Imran Pratapgarhi will address a campaign rally in Dhmdaha, Purnea district, supporting Mahagatbandhan candidate Santosh Kushwaha from the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The rally will take place at Bhokraha Patora in K Nagar block. Organizers aim to strengthen Mahagatbandhan's position by mobilizing youth, farmers, women voters, and the MY caste equation, while also attempting to sway SC-ST voters toward Kushwaha. Security arrangements include heavy police deployment and magistrates to manage traffic and prevent congestion. The Dhmdaha constituency is witnessing a direct contest between NDA and Mahagatbandhan. The NDA has fielded sitting JD(U) minister Lesi Singh, while Mahagatbandhan's Congress has nominated former MP Santosh Kushwaha. Dhmdaha is considered one of the hottest seats in the district, with both candidates bringing significant political experience to the electoral battlefield.
Key Candidates: Lesi Singh vs Santosh Kushwaha
Lesi Singh, aged 51, belongs to the Rajput community and enjoys strong support across all castes in Dhmdaha. Known as 'Madam' and 'Iron Lady' in Seemanchal, she has been elected MLA five times (2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020) and is contesting for a sixth term on a JD(U) ticket. Close to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, she has served as minister four times, currently holding the Food and Consumer Protection portfolio. Her opponent, Santosh Kushwaha (49), is a former MP whose political career has seen many ups and downs. He first contested on a BJP ticket in 2005, won as BJP MLA from Baisi in 2010, joined JD(U) in 2013, and became MP twice (2014, 2019). After losing the 2024 Lok Sabha election and being denied a ticket, he joined RJD to contest
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