Sirathu Assembly constituency

Constituency of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly in India

Sirathu
Constituency No. 251 for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Constituency details
Country	India
Region	North India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Kaushambi
Total electors	3,81,662
Reservation	None
Member of Legislative Assembly
18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Incumbent Pallavi Patel
Party	Samajwadi Party
Elected year	2022

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.

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

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

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2022: Pallavi Patel, Samajwadi Party

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Election results

2022

2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Sirathu
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	AD(K)	Pallavi Patel	106,278	46.49	19.52
	BJP	Keshav Prasad Maurya	98,941	43.28	2.83
	BSP	Munsab Ali	10,073	4.41	18.11
	Independent	Jeetendra Kumar	2,686	1.17
	Independent	Pradeep Kumar	1,632	0.71
	Independent	Chheddu	1,201	0.53
	Independent	Virendra Kumar Sahu	1,004	0.44
	INC	Smt. Seema Devi	845	0.37
	NOTA	None of the Above	727	0.32
Majority			7,337
Turnout			2,29,458	60.12
	AD(K) gain from BJP		Swing

2017

2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Sirathu
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	BJP	Sheetla Prasad	78,621	40.45
	SP	Vachaspati	52,418	26.97
	BSP	Saeedurrab	43,782	22.52
	BMP	Ashish Kumar Maurya	4,453	2.29
	IND	Vishwajeet Singh	2,396	1.23
Majority			26,203	13.36
Turnout			1,96,202	55.94
	BJP gain from SP		Swing

2014 Bypoll

By-election, 2014: Sirathu
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	SP	Vachaspati	79,540	47.71
	BJP	Santosh Singh Patel	55,018	33.00
Majority
Turnout			1,68,351	49.61
	SP gain from BJP		Swing

2012

2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Sirathu
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	BJP	Keshav Prasad Maurya	57,926	30.3	+30.3
	BSP	Anand Mohan	48,063	25.1	-23.7
	SP	Kailash Chandra Kesarwani	32,309	16.9	-8.6
	INC	Mohd Farid Khan	20,890	10.9	+3.2
	AD	Istiyak Ahmad	9,527	5.0	-7.6
Majority			9,863	5.2
Turnout			1,69,100	49.61
	BJP gain from BSP		Swing

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