Anta Assembly constituency is located in the Baran district of Rajasthan and falls under the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency. It is a general, non-reserved seat, Constituency No. 193.
This seat fell vacant due to the disqualification of the sitting MLA, Kanwar Lal Meena of the BJP, after his conviction in a 20-year-old criminal case.
The constituency covers a significant rural area (about 79% rural according to estimates) with the remainder urban, and includes a mix of agricultural, tribal, and general population groups.
Anta By-Election 2025 Date
The by-election in Anta will be held on 11 November 2025, and the results will be declared on 14 November 2025. The Election Commission of India declared the schedule for the Anta constituency in this by-election round.
Anta Rajasthan Election Result 2023
In the 2023 Assembly elections, Kanwar Lal Meena of the BJP won the seat with 87,390 votes (49.64 %), defeating Pramod Jain Bhaya of the Indian National Congress (INC), who polled 81,529 votes (46.31 %). The margin was 5,861 votes.
The disqualification of Kanwar Lal Meena became the reason for the present by-election.
Who Was Kanwar Lal Meena?
Kanwar Lal Meena was the elected MLA from Anta in 2023, representing the BJP. However, he was later disqualified from the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly after being convicted and sentenced to three years in prison for pointing a pistol at a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM). His disqualification triggered the upcoming by-election.
He was considered a close associate of former CM Vasundhara Raje, and his political fate has significant implications for the BJP’s hold in the region.
Who was the sitting MLA of Anta?
The sitting MLA of Anta before the 2025 by-election was Kanwar Lal Meena from the BJP. His subsequent conviction and disqualification led to the seat’s vacancy and the scheduling of the by-election in 2025.
Anta Rajasthan By-Election 2025: Full Candidates List
Following are the major candidates contesting the Anta by-poll 2025:
| No. | Candidate Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banshilal | IND |
| 2 | Bilal Khan | IND |
| 3 | Dharamveer Bairwa Saheb | IND |
| 4 | Dildar | IND |
| 5 | Jamil Ahmed | IND |
| 6 | Morpal Suman | BJP |
| 7 | Naresh | IND |
| 8 | Naushad | IND |
| 9 | Pankaj Pajantorivala | IND |
| 10 | Pramod Jain (Bhaya) | INC |
| 11 | Pukharaj Sonel | IND |
| 12 | Rajoal Singh Shekhawat | Parivartan Party of India |
| 13 | Yogesh Kumar Sharma Brahman | Right to Recall Party |
Anta Rajasthan By-Election Voting Time
The voting in Anta will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on election day. People are advised to carry valid photo identification and follow all protocols developed by the Election Commission to ensure a transparent and peaceful polling process.
How many registered voters does Anta have?
The Anta constituency has over 2.27 lakh registered voters as per the updated rolls, including about 1.16 lakh men and 1.11 lakh women.
Anta By-Election 2025 FAQ
Why is the 2025 Anta by-election being held?
The by-election was necessitated following the disqualification of sitting MLA Kanwar Lal Meena, who represented the constituency after winning in 2023.
In which district of Rajasthan is Anta?
It is in the Baran district and is part of the Jhalawar–Baran Lok Sabha constituency.
What is the voting time for the Anta by-election 2025?
On election day, polling starts at 7:00 a.m. and will run till 5:00 p.m.
How many registered voters are there in Anta?
According to the latest electoral records, the Anta constituency has close to 2.27 lakh registered voters.
Who was the previous MLA of Anta?
It was last held by BJP’s candidate Kanwar Lal Meena, whose disqualification mandated the by-election scheduled in 2025.
