Nagrota witnessed a major political moment this November as Devyani Rana of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a sweeping victory in the assembly by-election 2025. The seat had fallen vacant after the death of her father, Devender Singh Rana, a well-known BJP leader in Jammu & Kashmir. The people of Nagrota have now chosen his daughter to continue his journey.
As a beginner in politics, Devyani got strong public sentiment and a broad support from public. She has a base across communities, strengthened by her father’s legacy as a bridge between Hindus and Muslims. Once a young entrepreneur, 30-year-old Devyani Rana has now entered the electoral arena of Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota Assembly constituency with a clear resolve to carry forward the legacy of her late father and senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana. The Nagrota bypoll, scheduled for November 11, was necessitated by the passing of BJP legislator Devender Singh Rana on October 31 last year.
Devyani Rana winner Nagrota in By election 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Devyani Rana won with 42,350 votes (57.36%), defeating Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party candidate Harsh Dev Singh, who received 17,703 votes (23.98%). Devyani Rana won the Nagrota bypoll by a margin of 24,647 votes.
Who is Devyani Rana?
Devyani Rana, an economics graduate from the University of California, is not only a well-recognized name in political circles but also a businesswoman managing her family’s enterprises. Her campaign highlighted modern and inclusive development, with a strong emphasis on improving local infrastructure and completing the initiatives started by her father.
Devyani Rana Father
Devyani Rana is the daughter of late Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana.
Devyani Rana Age
Devyani Rana is 30 years old.
Devyani Rana Family
Devyani is the niece of Union Minister Jitendra Singh and the granddaughter of former bureaucrat Rajinder Singh Rana.
Devyani Rana net worth
According to her election affidavit, Devyani declared movable assets worth ₹91.23 lakh, no immovable property, and reported annual incomes of ₹29.54 lakh (2024–25) and ₹33.26 lakh (2023–24).
Devyani Rana Husband
Devyani Rana is not married yet.
In short, With this win, Devyani Rana has sent a clear message that she intends to dedicate herself to public service and the development of the region, just as her father did. For the BJP, her victory is seen as a positive signal ahead of upcoming elections.
