Sirathu Assembly constituency

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Sirathu
Constituency No. 251 for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
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Constituency details
Country India
Region North India
State Uttar Pradesh
District Kaushambi
Total electors3,81,662
ReservationNone
Member of Legislative Assembly
18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Party Apna Dal
Elected year2022

Sirathu constituency holds significant political and demographic importance within the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Situated in the Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh, India, it encompasses the city of Sirathu. Understanding the dynamics of this constituency provides insights into the political landscape and demographic composition of the region.

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As one of the five assembly constituencies within the Kaushambi Lok Sabha constituency, Sirathu plays a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes at both the state and national levels. Since 2008, it has been designated as constituency number 251 out of the total 403 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting its electoral significance.

Demographically, Sirathu constituency is characterized by the dominance of several communities, including Patels, Pasis, and Pandits. These communities contribute to the socio-cultural fabric of the region and play a pivotal role in shaping its identity and political landscape. Additionally, the presence of the Maurya-Kushwaha community adds further diversity to the demographic makeup of the constituency. [1]

Understanding the demographic composition of Sirathu is essential for political parties and policymakers to tailor their strategies and initiatives to effectively address the needs and aspirations of its residents. It underscores the importance of inclusive governance and representation to ensure equitable development and progress for all segments of the population.

In summary, Sirathu constituency serves as a microcosm of Uttar Pradesh's diverse socio-political landscape, reflecting the interplay of demographics, politics, and governance in shaping the region's trajectory. As a focal point of electoral activity and community dynamics, it warrants attention and analysis to comprehend the broader dynamics of Indian democracy at the grassroots level.

Members of Legislative Assembly

YearMember [2] Party
1962 Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Indian National Congress
1967 Mangala Prasad Tiwari
1969 Ram Charan Samyukta Socialist Party
1974 Baij Nath Kushwaha Bharatiya Kranti Dal
1977 Janata Party
1980 Jagdish Prasad Indian National Congress (I)
1985 Purushottam Lal Indian National Congress
1989 Radhey Shyam Bhartiya Janata Dal
1991 Bhagirathi
1993 Ram Sajiwan Nirmal Bahujan Samaj Party
1996 Matesh Chandra Sonkar
2002
2007 Vachaspati
2012 Keshav Prasad Maurya Bharatiya Janata Party
2014^Vachaspati Samajwadi Party
2017 Sheetla Prasad Bharatiya Janata Party
2022 Pallavi Patel Samajwadi Party

[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Election results

2022

2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Sirathu
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
SP Pallavi Patel 106,27846.49Increase2.svg19.52
BJP Keshav Prasad Maurya 98,94143.28Increase2.svg2.83
BSP Munsab Ali10,0734.41Decrease2.svg18.11
Independent Jeetendra Kumar2,6861.17
Independent Pradeep Kumar1,6320.71
Independent Chheddu1,2010.53
Independent Virendra Kumar Sahu1,0040.44
INC Smt. Seema Devi8450.37
NOTA None of the Above 7270.32
Majority7,337
Turnout 2,29,45860.12
SP gain from BJP Swing

2017

2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Sirathu
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Sheetla Prasad78,62140.45
SP Vachaspati52,41826.97
BSP Saeedurrab43,78222.52
BMP Ashish Kumar Maurya4,4532.29
IND Vishwajeet Singh2,3961.23
Majority26,20313.36
Turnout 1,96,20255.94
BJP gain from SP Swing

2014 Bypoll

By-election, 2014: Sirathu
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
SP Vachaspati79,54047.71
BJP Santosh Singh Patel55,01833.00
Majority
Turnout 1,68,35149.61
SP gain from BJP Swing

2012

2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Sirathu
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Keshav Prasad Maurya 57,92630.3+30.3
BSP Anand Mohan48,06325.1−23.7
SP Kailash Chandra Kesarwani32,30916.9−8.6
INC Mohd Farid Khan20,89010.9+3.2
AD Istiyak Ahmad9,5275.0−7.6
Majority9,8635.2
Turnout 1,69,10049.61
BJP gain from BSP Swing

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