Assessing Jogeshwar Garg’s performance as MLA of Jalore Assembly Constituency

Jalore region has historically been ruled by the Chauhan lineage of Rajputs. In ancient times, it was also known as Javali Nagar after the sage Javali. Today, Jalore is also known as Granite City due to around 1200 granite units in the area. Over 1800 granite cutting and processing units operate here. This seat is currently held by the BJP. The MLA here is Jogeshwar Garg. Speaking of the political history of this seat, the BJP has deep roots in this assembly seat. This seat is reserved for the Scheduled Caste. The BJP has won 6 out of 7 assembly elections held here from 1990 to 2018. Congress has won only once here. Jogeshwar Garg of BJP became the MLA from the Jalore assembly seat in 1990 and 1993. In 1998, BJP’s Ganeshiram Meghwal won the election. After that, in 2003, BJP’s Jogeshwar Garg secured victory. In 2008, Congress’ Ramlal Meghwal won. In 2013, Amrita Meghwal was elected as the MLA. In the 2018 elections, the public blessed Jogeshwar Garg of the BJP with victory. Speaking of the caste dynamics of the Jalore assembly seat, the total number of voters is 2,85,000. The Meghwal community has around 47,000 voters. Kalbi, Patel, and Chaudhary voters are around 28,000. In addition, there are around 23,000 Mali community voters. The number of Muslim voters is around 22,000. Bhil, Rana, and Meena voters are around 21,000. Voters from the Devasi and Rebari communities are 15,000. Rajput voters are 12,000, and voters from the Bhomiya Rajput and Ravna Rajput communities are around 23,000. Brahmin voters are 12,000, Rajpurohit voters are 16,000, Prajapati voters are 9,000, Sargara voters are 6,000, and voters from the Valmiki community are 5,000. In addition, there are 30,000 OBC voters and 18,000 SC voters. If we talk about the local issues of the Jalore assembly constituency, the main issue is the supply of water from Jawai Dam to Jalore. The condition of roads is a major problem in the area. Due to the lack of medical facilities, the region depends on Gujarat for healthcare. Jalore is also seen as lagging in the field of education. The shortage of drinking water is also a major issue among the public. The lack of basic facilities has hindered the development of the area. In addition, there is a shortage of employment opportunities for the youth. Now, let’s talk about the claims of MLA Garg. MLA Jogeshwar Garg claims to have carried out development work with MLA funds. He considers the approval of the fast phase of sewage in Jalore City and the approval of the railway overbridge on Leta Road as significant achievements. He claims to have obtained approval for the Town Hall on public demand. On the other hand, opposition leaders accuse him of not living up to his promises. Opponents say that he has not done any work for tourist development here.

Local Issues of Jalore Assembly Seat
The main issue is the supply of water from Jawai Dam to Jalore
The condition of roads is a major problem
Shortage of medical facilities in the area
Jalore is seen as lagging in the field of education
Shortage of drinking water is a major issue
Lack of basic facilities hinders development in the area
Shortage of employment opportunities for the youth
There is a shortage of electricity in the area
Law and order and women’s safety are also important issues

Claims of MLA Jogeshwar Garg
Claims to have carried out development work with MLA funds
Considers the approval of the fast phase of sewage in Jalore city and the approval of the railway overbridge on Leta Road as significant achievements
Claims to have obtained approval for the Town Hall on public demand

Caste Dynamics of Jalore Assembly Seat

Total number of voters                             2,85,000
Meghwal voters                                           47,000
Kalbi, Patel, and Chaudhary voters around     28,000
Mali voters around                                       23,000
Muslim voters around                                   22,000
Bhil, Rana, and Meena voters around             21,000
Devasi and Rebari community voters             15,000
Rajput voters                                               12,000
Bhomiya Rajput, Ravna Rajput voters around  23,000
Brahmin voters                                             12,000
Rajpurohit voters                                          16,000
Prajapati voters                                            9,000
Sargara voters                                              6,000
Valmiki voters                                               5,000
OBC voters                                                   30,000
SC voters                                                     18,000

Political History of Jalore Assembly Seat
Year                Name                                              Party
1951           Madho Singh                           Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad
1951           Hazari Singh                           Independent
1957           Hasiya Akhil                            Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad
1957           Narpat Singh                          Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad
1962           Virda Ram                              Indian National Congress
1967 J.        Ram                                      Swatantra Party
1972           Virda Ram                              Indian National Congress
1977           Teekam Chand Kant                Janata Party
1980           Mangilal                                 Indian National Congress
1985           Mangi Lal Arya                        Indian National Congress
1990           Jogeshwar Garg                      Bharatiya Janata Party
1993           Jogeshwar Garg                      Bharatiya Janata Party
1998           Ganeshi Ram Meghwal             Bharatiya Janata Party
2003           Jogeshwar Garg                      Bharatiya Janata Party
2008           Ram Lal Meghwal                    Indian National Congress
2013           Amrita Meghwal                      Bharatiya Janata Party
2018           Jogeswar Garg                        Bharatiya Janata Party