Results for the Anta assembly constituency by-election in Rajasthan were declared on November 14, 2025. Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the seat with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP's Morpal Suman (53,959 votes) by a margin of 15,612 votes. Independent candidate Naresh Meena — a controversial figure who had earlier staged a protest by slapping a district collector — finished third with 53,800 votes, narrowly behind the BJP candidate. Voter turnout stood at 79.32%. The Anta bypoll had been necessitated after former BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena was disqualified following a conviction in a 2005 criminal case. The result is significant as it represents a rare Congress win in a Rajasthan constituency dominated by the current BJP state government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The election was held on November 11, 2025, alongside by-polls in other states including Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, and Punjab.
Rajasthan Anta By-Election: Congress Candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya Wins by 15,612 Votes
Results for the Anta assembly constituency by-election in Rajasthan were declared on November 14, 2025. Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the seat with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP's Morpal Suman (53,959 votes) by a margin of 15,612 votes. Independent candidate Naresh Meena — a controversial figure who had earlier staged a protest by slapping a district collector — finished third with 53,800 votes, narrowly behind the BJP candidate. Voter turnout stood at 79.32%. The Anta bypoll had been necessitated after former BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena was disqualified following a conviction in a 2005 criminal case. The result is significant as it represents a rare Congress win in a Rajasthan constituency dominated by the current BJP state government under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The election was held on November 11, 2025, alongside by-polls in other states including Bihar, Odisha, Telangana, and Punjab.
Key facts
- Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the Anta bypoll with 69,571 votes.
- He defeated BJP's Morpal Suman by a margin of 15,612 votes.
- Independent Naresh Meena finished third with 53,800 votes, just behind BJP.
- Voter turnout was 79.32% in the Anta constituency, Baran district.
- The bypoll was necessitated after BJP MLA's disqualification following a 2005 conviction.
- Results were declared on November 14, 2025 alongside bypolls in other states.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the Anta assembly by-election in Rajasthan and by what margin?
Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the Anta by-election with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP's Morpal Suman by a margin of 15,612 votes. Results were declared on November 14, 2025.
Why was the Anta constituency by-election held?
The Anta by-election was necessitated by the disqualification of the sitting BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena, who was convicted in a 2005 criminal case. His disqualification vacated the seat, triggering the by-poll.
What was the voter turnout in the Anta by-election and in which district does the seat fall?
The voter turnout in the Anta assembly constituency by-election was 79.32%. The Anta constituency is located in Baran district of Rajasthan.
Who was the notable independent candidate in the Anta bypoll and what was his vote share?
Independent candidate Naresh Meena finished third in the Anta bypoll with 53,800 votes, just 159 votes behind BJP's Morpal Suman. Naresh Meena had earlier drawn controversy for slapping a district collector during a protest.
What is the political significance of the Anta bypoll result for Rajasthan?
The Congress victory in the Anta bypoll demonstrated the party's continued support base in Rajasthan despite losing the 2023 assembly elections. The result also highlighted the competitive nature of the seat, with an independent candidate nearly matching the BJP's vote count.
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