People of Koderma changed the history of Koderma giving mandate in favour of Bharatiya Janta Party nominee Dr Neera Yadav. In the history of Koderma Assembly elections lotus bloomed first time. Dr Neera Yadav of BJP defeated Annapurna Devi of Rashtriya Janta Dal by 13,525 votes. BJP nominee bagged 84,874 votes while Annpurna Devi fielded 71,349 votes. Bhim Sahu of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha remains on third position with 10.629 votes. Total turnout were 1,97,978.
Notable Koderma seat was under possession of the RJD since 1990 and Annapurna Devi was legislature since 1998 by-election. After counting Annpurna Devi told talking with media that decision of public in democracy is always foremost. Dr Neera Yadav told, “I am thankful to the people of Koderma and will try my level best to fulfil the faith and mandate of the people. I will be always available for them and work for the betterment of the constituency.