One of the 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan is Lalsot. This seat, known for the revered religious sites Paplaj Mata and Bijasan Mata, came into existence in 1972. The historic Hela Khayal Dangal held during the Gangaur festival is globally famous. Located about 65 kilometers from the capital Jaipur, this region often attracts attention for education and healthcare needs towards the capital. The current holder of this seat is the Congress party, with MLA Parasadi Lal Meena representing the constituency.
While talking about the political history of the Lalsot seat, Congress has maintained its influence in the elections held here so far. Looking at the past 5 elections, there has been tough competition between Congress and BJP, much like the broader trend of power change in Rajasthan every 5 years. In 1980, Congress’ Ram Sahai Sonad won the election for the Lalsot assembly seat. After that, in the elections held in 1985, 1990, 1993, and 1998, Congress’ Parasadi Lal Meena became the MLA. In 2003, the public bestowed their blessings on BJP’s Veerendra Meena. In 2008, Congress’ Parasadi Lal Meena won the election. In 2013, BJP’s Kirodilal Meena was elected as the MLA. In 2018, Congress’ Parasadi Lal Meena once again won the election and became the MLA.
The caste dynamics of the Lalsot assembly seat, the total number of voters is around 2,83,000. The number of voters from the Scheduled Tribe community is around 91,000, and there are approximately 50,000 voters from the Scheduled Caste. In addition, there are around 57,000 voters from the OBC community, while the number of voters from the general category is around 38,000. There are about 6,000 voters from the minority community.
Furthermore, the local issues of the Lalsot assembly constituency and the lack of basic facilities a major concerns. People are troubled by the problem of drinking water here, and there is a shortage of employment for the youth, leading to migration for employment. The rising crime and corruption in Lalsot are the biggest issues, including concerns about law and order and women’s safety. Similarly, there has been no improvement in education and healthcare services, with a significant shortage of doctors and staff in hospitals, as well as a shortage of teachers in schools. Poor road conditions in the area further compound the challenges.
Local Issues of Lalsot Assembly Seat
Lack of basic facilities is a major concern
The problem of drinking water in the area
Shortage of employment for the youth
Migration of youth from the area for employment
Rising crime and corruption are major issues
Law and order and women’s safety are significant concerns
A significant shortage of doctors and staff in hospitals
Shortage of teachers in schools
The poor condition of roads in the area
Claims of MLA Parasadi Lal Meena
Claims to have carried out significant development work during his tenure
Claims to have brought an additional Police Superintendent’s office
Opened police stations in Jhapada and Rahuvans
Brought a district hospital and CHC, PHC
A large number of schools and colleges were opened
