On November 11, 2025, voting was held for 8 Assembly by-elections across six states and one Union Territory, including the Anta Assembly constituency (Constituency No. 193) in Rajasthan's Baran district. Voter turnout in Anta stood at 79.32%, with 2,68 polling stations established for 2,27,563 registered voters. Results declared on November 14 showed Congress candidate Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' winning the Anta bypoll decisively with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP candidate Morpal Suman (53,959 votes) by a margin of approximately 15,612 votes. The Anta bypoll was necessitated after former BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena lost his assembly membership following a conviction in a 2005 case related to alleged assault and damage to government property. Congress's victory in Anta is politically significant as it provides a boost to the opposition in Rajasthan, where the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government has been in power since December 2023. The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted the simultaneous by-elections across states including Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
Anta (Rajasthan) By-Election 2025: Voting Held — Congress Candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya Wins with 69,571 Votes
On November 11, 2025, voting was held for 8 Assembly by-elections across six states and one Union Territory, including the Anta Assembly constituency (Constituency No. 193) in Rajasthan's Baran district. Voter turnout in Anta stood at 79.32%, with 2,68 polling stations established for 2,27,563 registered voters. Results declared on November 14 showed Congress candidate Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' winning the Anta bypoll decisively with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP candidate Morpal Suman (53,959 votes) by a margin of approximately 15,612 votes. The Anta bypoll was necessitated after former BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena lost his assembly membership following a conviction in a 2005 case related to alleged assault and damage to government property. Congress's victory in Anta is politically significant as it provides a boost to the opposition in Rajasthan, where the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government has been in power since December 2023. The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted the simultaneous by-elections across states including Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
Key facts
- Anta (Rajasthan) Assembly by-election held on November 11, 2025 with 79.32% voter turnout.
- Congress candidate Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' won with 69,571 votes against BJP's 53,959 votes.
- Victory margin of approximately 15,612 votes for Congress in BJP-ruled Rajasthan.
- Bypoll among 8 simultaneous by-elections across six states and one Union Territory.
- Seat vacated after BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena convicted in 2005 assault case.
- 2,27,563 registered voters across 268 polling stations participated in Anta constituency.
Mains angle
Q: What is the political significance of the Anta by-election result in Rajasthan's Baran district?
Answer (50 words):
On November 11, 2025, the Anta seat recorded 79.32 percent turnout across 268 polling stations. Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP's Morpal Suman by approximately 15,612 votes. The bypoll followed the former BJP MLA's conviction in a 2005 case, boosting opposition morale in BJP-governed Rajasthan.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Anta Assembly by-election held and what was the voter turnout?
The Anta Assembly by-election was held on November 11, 2025. Voter turnout stood at 79.32%, with 2,27,563 registered voters participating across 268 polling stations in Anta constituency (Constituency No. 193) in Rajasthan's Baran district.
Who won the Anta by-election 2025 and by what margin?
Congress candidate Pramod Jain 'Bhaya' won the Anta bypoll with 69,571 votes, defeating BJP candidate Morpal Suman who received 53,959 votes. The victory margin was approximately 15,612 votes, making it a decisive win for Congress in BJP-ruled Rajasthan.
Why was the Anta Assembly seat vacated, necessitating the by-election?
The Anta seat fell vacant because the sitting BJP MLA, Kanwar Lal Meena, was convicted in a 2005 assault case. A court conviction for a criminal offence automatically disqualifies a sitting legislator from their seat under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, triggering the by-election.
What is the political significance of the Congress victory in the Anta by-election?
Congress winning Anta in BJP-governed Rajasthan by a margin of over 15,000 votes is politically significant as it demonstrates continued support for Congress in parts of Rajasthan despite losing the 2023 general assembly election. It was one of 8 simultaneous by-elections across six states and a Union Territory, making it part of a broader test of ruling party performance mid-term.
Under what legal provision does a convicted MLA lose their seat and how does it apply to the Anta case?
Under Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, any person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment of two years or more is disqualified from contesting elections and loses their existing legislative seat. BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena's conviction in the 2005 assault case triggered this disqualification, vacating the Anta seat and necessitating the by-election.
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