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Harnaut, in Nalanda district, is deeply tied to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s political roots. It was the first seat he won in 1985, anchoring his rise from a JP Movement activist to a state leader. The constituency remains central to JD(U)’s identity and Nitish’s home-ground narrative ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections.

Since the 2000s, Harnaut has been a reliable bastion for JD(U). Current MLA Harinarayan Singh has held the seat since 2010, reflecting sustained voter confidence in Nitish’s governance and local organisational strength.

Beyond electoral arithmetic, Harnaut carries symbolic and dynastic importance speculation around Nitish’s son Nishant Kumar contesting has heightened its visibility. The constituency’s verdict in 2025 will be seen as a barometer o

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