Rajasthan

Authored By: Sambrat Chaturvedi | Contributed By: Arjun Arvind | 15 Nov 2025, 2:27 PM Baran (Rajasthan): The Anta Assembly by-election has sparked a fresh political debate in Rajasthan, with RLP chief and MP Hanuman Beniwal asserting that the Third Front has emerged strongly in the Hadoti region. According to Beniwal, independent candidate Naresh Meena, who was backed by the Third Front, trailed the BJP candidate by barely 100 votes. He further alleged that a faction of the BJP openly supported the Congress candidate, influencing the final outcome. Beniwal’s Claim: “Third Front Rising in Hadoti” Soon after the results were announced, Beniwal posted on social media that the bypoll had clearly shown the growing strength of a third political alternative in the region.He highlighted t...

Complete vote tally inside Authored By: Sambrat Chaturvedi | NavbharatTimes.com | 14 Nov 2025, 5:29 PM Jaipur: Following Congress candidate Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’’s sweeping victory in the Anta Assembly bypoll, Rajasthan PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara expressed heartfelt gratitude to the voters, party leaders, and workers.He said the mandate clearly reflects the people’s rejection of BJP’s “misrule” and their renewed trust in Congress’ welfare-driven governance model. “Mandate Against BJP’s Misgovernance” – Dotasara Dotasara said the Anta by-election was not just a contest for one seat, but a prelude to the 2028 Assembly elections.According to him, voters rejected what he termed the BJP’s “slip-based government”—a reference to alleged interference from the Centre—and i...

Results send strong signals to Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje, CM Bhajanlal Sharma and rebel leaders Jaipur:The Congress has delivered a major political upset in Rajasthan with a decisive victory in the Anta Assembly bypoll. Party candidate Pramod Jain ‘Bhaya’ defeated BJP’s Morpal Suman by 15,594 votes, marking a significant shift in the state’s political mood. Rebel candidate Naresh Meena finished third despite a strong local presence. As per the final figures released by the Election Commission, Bhaya secured 69,462 votes, Suman received 53,868, while Meena garnered 53,740 votes. Experience of a Three-Time MLA Turns the Tide Bhaya, a three-time MLA and former minister, capitalised heavily on his long-standing grassroots influence. His close association with former Chief Ministe...

Baran (Rajasthan): In a decisive victory, Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya emerged triumphant in the Anta Assembly by-election, defeating BJP’s Morpals Suman by a margin of 15,594 votes. Independent candidate Naresh Meena, who remained in second place for most of the counting rounds, slipped to third after the final round when the BJP candidate managed to surpass him by 159 votes—a narrow escape that saved the BJP from an embarrassing third-place finish. Final Tally of Votes Out of a total 1,83,099 votes polled, the results stood as follows: Pramod Jain Bhaya (Congress): 69,571 votes Morpals Suman (BJP): 53,959 votes Naresh Meena (Independent): 53,800 votes All other candidates remained far behind with minimal votes. Celebration in Congress Camp, Reactions from L...

Baran, Rajasthan: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reeling from its defeat in the Anta assembly by-election, leaving a tense silence among senior party leaders. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who campaigned extensively in Anta, have so far remained silent on the party’s disappointing performance, even as they celebrated the resounding BJP victory in Bihar on social media. The Anta by-election saw BJP candidate Morpall Suman lose to the Congress, marking a setback for the party at the organizational level. State BJP president Madan Rathore has taken full responsibility for the defeat, stating, “This is our accountability. We must respect the mandate of the people. The government could not successfully communicate its development work to the ...

Baran, Rajasthan: In the Anta Assembly by-election 2025, Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya has once again emerged victorious, retaining his stronghold in Baran district. The contest was closely fought from the start, featuring a triangular battle between BJP’s Morpall Suman, Congress’s Pramod Jain Bhaya, and independent candidate Naresh Meena. Sankli Village Makes HeadlinesOne particular village, Sankli, captured widespread attention during this by-election. Despite having 763 registered voters, only a single person cast their vote throughout the entire day. The polling station in Sankli remained deserted, with election officers and staff waiting patiently from morning until the end of voting. The lone vote was the only one recorded in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at the end o...