Bihar’s Poorest Candidate Campaigns with Honesty in 2025 Elections
In the midst of flashy rallies, luxury car convoys, and grandiose political campaigns, one candidate stands out in the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 for his simplicity and honesty. Kyamuddin Ansari, 50, representing the CPI-ML in the Mahagathbandhan alliance from Ara constituency, has been called Bihar’s “poorest candidate.”
Ansari, who holds a Master’s degree in Urdu from MHD Jain College, Ara, comes from the Ansari (Julaha) community, classified as an extremely backward class. This is not his first attempt at political office — he contested twice before, narrowly losing in 2020 to BJP’s Amrendra Pratap Singh by just 3,002 votes. His modest lifestyle and dedication then drew widespread admiration.
This year, the odds are again challenging. Ansari owns no property or business. His wife, Khushbu, works as an Anganwadi worker, providing the family’s only steady income. According to his election affidavit, he has just ₹20,000 in cash and ₹5,000 in his bank account, and lives in a small home.
When asked how he plans to run a campaign without resources, Ansari replied simply: “With the trust of the people.” He is traveling village to village, raising small donations from supporters — ₹50 here, ₹100 there — using the funds to print posters and reach voters on his bicycle.
Despite facing heavyweight opponents like BJP’s Sanjay Singh Tiger and Jan Suraj’s Dr. Vijay Kumar Gupta, Ansari’s integrity and grassroots approach have earned him respect and attention among the voters. His campaign is a testament to how honesty and simplicity can resonate, even in the high-stakes arena of Bihar politics.