Rajasthan Election Trivia

Interesting facts about Rajasthan Assembly elections

Often it is the small facts that are the most interesting. For this 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election season, we attempt to dig out interesting and little known facts related to the politics and elections . Scroll down to know and don't forget to share with your friends about your #TIL moment (for the uninitiated, #TIL stands for Today I Learned).

#17December 01 2023 10:22 IST

Voting patterns among Scheduled Castes

19 out of the 34 Scheduled Castes constituencies voted for Congress (INC) in the 2018 assembly elections.

#16NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,14:29 IST

Rajasthan’s smallest polling booth

A village in the Barmar constituency has the smallest polling booth in the state with only 35 voters all belonging to the same family. This booth will save them from the 20 km trek to cast their votes in the nearby village.

#15December 01 2023 10:23 IST

Proportion of Women voters in Rajasthan

Jhotwara constituency has the highest number of female voters in the state with 2,01,984 female voters and Kishan Pole has the lowest count of 91,335 female voters.

#14NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,14:27 IST

Lone seat in Rajasthan ruled by Communists

Dungargarh is the only seat which has CPI(M) i.e. Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the ruling.

#13NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,14:26 IST

Constituencies that recorded highest and lowest margins previously

The lowest margin was in Asind constituency won by Jabbar Singh Sankhala by just 154 votes. The highest margin was in Shahpura constituency won by Kailash Chandra Meghwal by 74542 votes

#12NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,14:25 IST

Will this constituency remain faithful to Congress this time?

Sardarpura is the only constituency in Rajasthan where INC has maintained its power in the last three elections (2018, 2013 and 2008). It is also the lucky constituency for the incumbent Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot.

#11December 01 2023 10:50 IST

This party vows tribal belt representation; adds to major players' woes

The Bhartiya Tribal Party managed to capture the Scheduled Tribes constituencies of Sagwara and Chorasi in the 2018 assembly elections which was previously ruled by BJP in 2013 and INC in 2008.

#10NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,14:21 IST

Number of BJP strongholds in the state

BJP has retained its power in 28 constituencies with repeated wins in 2008, 2013 and 2018 elections.

#9December 01 2023 10:49 IST

Largest and smallest constituencies in the state

With 420,712 eligible electors, Jhotwara is the largest constituency in Rajasthan, whereas Kishan Pole stands as the smallest constituency with 191,564 electors

#8NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:56 IST

How much can a candidate spend?

In 2022, the Election Commission hiked the poll expenditure limit for contesting candidates due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.

How much can a candidate spend?
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#7NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:50 IST

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?

If a candidate fails to get 1/6 (16.67%) of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?
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#6NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:45 IST

What is an election deposit?

An election deposit is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission.

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#5NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:40 IST

What are reserved constituencies?

Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.

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#4NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:23 IST

Which state has the largest Assembly?

UP has more assembly constituencies than any other state in India.

Which state has the largest Assembly?
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#3NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:17 IST

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?

State assembly elections that are held independently are completely borne by the state government.

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?
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#2NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:11 IST

What is a Legislative Assembly?

A legislative body in the states and union territories of India.

What is a Legislative Assembly?
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#1NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 13:46 IST

Difference of MP and MLA

What is the difference between between a Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly.

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ConsData
Total seats :200
Reserved for SCs :34
Reserved for STs :25
General seats :142
LegislativeData

Assembly cons. Results

Cons. name201820132008
KhajuwalaINCBJPBJP
LunkaransarBJPINDINC
SardarshaharINCINCBJP
SurajgarhBJPBJPINC
Vidhyadhar NagarBJPBJPBJP
KaranpurINCBJPIND
AnupgarhBJPBJPCPIM
KolayatINCINCBJP
TaranagarINCBJPBJP
UdaipurwatiBSPBJPBSP