Rajasthan Bypoll: Naresh Meena's Stunning Run as Independent Candidate in Anta Constituency
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In a closely watched bypoll in Rajasthan's Anta assembly constituency, independent candidate Naresh Meena has given a strong challenge to the candidates backed by major political parties. With the counting of votes underway, Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya is currently in the lead, polling 23,693 votes, a margin of 5,049 votes ahead of Naresh Meena, who secured 18,644 votes. BJP leader Morpal Suman trailed behind with 15,988 votes. Naresh Meena, a seasoned politician, first made headlines in 2003 when he won the general secretary position in the Rajasthan University student union. During this time, he met BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena, earning him the nickname "Chhota Kirodi" among his supporters. His tumultuous past includes a high-profile incident where he allegedly slapped a sub-district magistrate during voting, resulting in an eight-month jail sentence. Meena's association with the Congress party has been complex. He was initially considered a close supporter of leader Sachin Pilot but reportedly lost his ticket for the 2024 Deoli-Uniyara assembly election. This led him to contest as an independent candidate, a decision he repeated in the Anta bypoll. Despite losing the 2024 election by a narrow margin of 5,000 votes, Meena's impressive vote count of nearly 44,000 votes has raised eyebrows in the political circle. As the results of the Anta bypoll continue to unfold, Naresh Meena's remarkable comeback story and his ability to give a tough contest to the big players have left many wondering about his future in the world of politics.
