In a rural landscape nestled in the eastern part of Bharatpur district, the Nadbai Assembly constituency stands as a testament to the intricate dance of politics and socio-economic challenges in the heart of Rajasthan, India.
The constituency’s socio-economic profile mirrors the challenges faced by rural India. With agriculture as the primary occupation, major crops such as wheat, bajra, mustard, and cotton contribute to the local economy. However, Nadbai grapples with poverty, illiteracy, and a lack of basic amenities.
Marginalised communities, including Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, form an integral part of the constituency. Development programs implemented by the government aim to address these challenges, striving to uplift the socio-economic status of the residents.
Nadbai’s predominantly rural character, coupled with a diverse economic landscape that includes small industries such as brick kilns, stone cutting and polishing units, and textile mills, paints a picture of resilience amid challenges.
In 1962, Nathi Lal, an independent candidate won the assembly elections and became an MLA of the Nadbai constituency. He won again in 1967. In 1972, the Indian National Congress chose Natha Singh to stand against Nathi Lal, and Singh won the seat. In 1977, Hari Krishan of the Janata Party won the elections. Yadunath Singh of the Janata Party emerged victorious in 1980, 1985(as a Lokdal party candidate), and 1990 (as Janata Dal candidate) assembly elections. In 1993, Vishwender Singh of Congress became the MLA. In 1998, an independent politician Yashvant Singh won the assembly elections. In 2003, Kishnendra Kaur (Deepa) won as an independent candidate, and she continued her winning strike for the next two assembly elections (2008, and 2013) as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party. However, she lost to Joginder Singh Awana of the Bahujan Samaj Party in the 2018 assembly elections.
However, the constituency remains politically volatile, experiencing frequent shifts in party loyalties and defections. These political upheavals contribute to the ever-evolving narrative of Nadbai’s political landscape.
As Nadbai continues to grapple with its unique blend of political intricacies and socio-economic challenges, it stands as a microcosm reflecting the broader tapestry of rural Rajasthan.
MLA REPORT CARD
GROUND REPORT- Nadbai
Do you approve of your MLA’s work?
A – Yes 46.05%
B – No 52.78%
C – Don’t know 1.17%
Would you like to re-elect your MLA?
A – Yes 45.88%
B – No 52.94%
C – Don’t know 1.18%
If the candidate changes, would you vote for the same party?
A – Yes 40.00%
B – No 41.17%
C – Don’t know 18.83%
On what basis will you vote in the 2023 legislative assembly election?
A – Modi Factor 15.29%
B – CM Factor 10.58%
C – MLA Factor 42.36%
D – Party Factor 30.58%
E – Don’t know 1.19%
Will the Modi factor work in the legislative assembly election?
A – Yes 49.41%
B – No 41.17%
C – Don’t know 9.42%
POLITICAL HISTORY OF NADBAI
2018 Joginder Singh Awana (BSP)
2013 Krishnendra Kaur (BJP)
2008 Krishnendra Kaur (Deepa) (BJP)
2003 Krishnendra Kaur (Independent)
1998 Yashvant Singh (Independent)
1993 Vishwender Singh (Congress)
1990 Yadunath Singh (Janata Dal)
1985 Yadunath Singh (Lokdal)
1980 Yadunath Singh (Janata Party)
1977 Hari Krishan (Janata Party)
1972 Natha Singh (Congress)
1967 Nathi Lal (Independent)
1962 Nathi Lal (Independent)
CASTE DEMOGRAPHICS OF NADBAI
Total voters 2,66,625
Schedule Caste voters 26.62%
Schedule Tribe voters 2.18%
Muslim voters 1.3%
