Pramod Jain Announced as Congress Candidate for Anta By-Poll
The Congress has nominated Pramod Jain Bhaya Ji for the upcoming Anta Assembly by-poll following the disqualification of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena. Voting is set for November 11, with results on November 14. The by-poll arises from Meena's conviction in a 20-year-old case.
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In a strategic move, the Congress party has announced Pramod Jain Bhaya Ji as its official candidate for the Anta Assembly by-poll. This decision follows the vacancy caused by the disqualification of BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena.
The seat in Baran district became available following Meena's conviction in a long-standing case that involved the wielding of a firearm at an SDM. With voting slated for November 11 and results expected by November 14, the nomination process begins on October 13 and concludes on October 21, with withdrawal allowed until October 27.
The state assembly comprises 200 seats currently dominated by the BJP with 118 seats, whereas the Congress holds 66. Independents, Bharat Adivasi Party, BSP, and Rashtriya Lok Dal share the remaining seats.
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