Muslim Representation in Bihar Assembly: Past and Present

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Muslim MLAs in Bihar Assembly averaged 8% since 1990, peaking at 9.87% in 2015 and 2005. Muslims form 17.7% of Bihar's population. In 2020, 19 Muslim MLAs (7.81%) were elected. RJD fielded most Muslim candidates. JD(U)'s 11 Muslim candidates lost in 2020. BJP had one Muslim MLA in 2010. For 2025 polls, RJD named 18 Muslims, Congress 10, and JD(U) 4. AIMIM fielded 23 Muslims out of 25 candidates. Owaisi stressed developing Muslim leadership in Bihar during his campaign. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:41 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Muslim MLAs in Bihar Assembly averaged 8% since 1990, peaking at 9.87% in 2015 and 2005
• Muslims form 17.7% of Bihar's population
• In 2020, 19 Muslim MLAs (7.81%) were elected