Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Congress Candidate Wins Anta Bypoll, Defeating BJP Nominee
In Rajasthan, the Congress party has won a special election in the Anta constituency.
Their candidate, Pramod Jain Bhaya, received more votes than the candidate from the BJP.
This victory is important because it happened in a district that was previously held by the BJP.
The election was held because the previous BJP winner was removed from his position after being convicted of a crime.
The Congress leaders are celebrating this win, saying it shows that people are unhappy with the current BJP government and are trusting the Congress again.
They believe this is a sign that the Congress could do well in future elections.
The BJP campaigned hard in the area but did not win.
This result means the Congress has gained a seat, and the BJP's majority in the state assembly is reduced.
Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the Anta assembly bypoll in Rajasthan's Baran district by 15,612 votes.
Bhaya defeated BJP nominee Morpal Suman, who came in second, while an independent candidate secured third place.
The bypoll was triggered by the disqualification of the BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena after a criminal conviction.
Congress leaders declared the victory a sign of anti-incumbency against the BJP and a positive indicator for future elections.
The result reduces the BJP's majority in the Rajasthan Assembly, with Congress gaining a seat.
- Who
- Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya
- What
- Won the Anta assembly bypoll
- When
- Results declared on November 14 (implied by article date context)
- Where
- Anta assembly constituency, Baran district, Rajasthan
- Why
- The bypoll was necessitated after the disqualification of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena following his conviction in a criminal case.
Congress
BJP
Voter Sentiment and Government Performance
Congress
Congress attributes the victory to a shift in voters' mood, with people feeling misled by BJP's past assurances and now trusting Congress. They claim the result shows anti-incumbency against the BJP government and that the BJP government has failed to highlight any achievements, with the common man distressed by the weakening of public welfare schemes. The Congress also believes the result validates the schemes run by the previous Congress government.
BJP
The BJP government's campaigning efforts, including by the Chief Minister and former CM Vasundhara Raje, did not resonate with voters. The BJP nominee lost the election, indicating a setback for the ruling party.
Electoral Outcome Significance
Congress
The victory is seen as a significant boost for the Congress and an embarrassment for the BJP, serving as a 'test' for the BJP government. Congress leaders believe this result sends a strong message ahead of the 2028 assembly elections.
BJP
The BJP lost the Anta seat, which was previously held by their MLA who was disqualified. This loss occurs just two years after the BJP came to power in the state.
- Constituency
- Anta Assembly Bypoll, Baran district, Rajasthan
- Winning Candidate
- Pramod Jain Bhaya (Congress)
- Runner-up
- Morpal Suman (BJP)
- Margin of Victory
- 15,612 votes
- Votes Polled (Congress)
- 69,571
- Votes Polled (BJP)
- 53,959
- Total Candidates
- 15
- Rajasthan Assembly Strength
- BJP: 118, Congress: 67
Sources
Rajasthan Bypoll: Congress Leads In Anta Constituency With Early Vote Advantage
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