New Delhi: The Baytu assembly constituency, located in the Barmer district of the Indian state of Rajasthan, is characterized by its predominant Jat population. With a total of approximately 244,200 voters, the constituency comprises 114,000 female electors and around 130,200 male electors. Notably, the SC-ST community holds a significant presence in this constituency, followed by minorities and other groups. Unlike many other constituencies, casteism plays a more prevalent role in Baytu, and no single party dominates the political landscape.
Currently, the representative for the Baytu assembly constituency is Harish Choudhary from the Congress party. During his tenure, he has championed the development of over 1200 kilometers of roads. The majority of Baytu's residents rely on agriculture and animal husbandry. Unlike some areas, there is no specific concentration of industrial or commercial activity. The constituency features a prominent temple dedicated to Kheema Baba, attracting a large number of devotees during festivals. Additionally, the region is home to a significant Horticultural School.
VOTE COUNT LIVE UPDATES:
19:16 PM: Harish Chaudhary has won the election with a huge vote margin of 910. Harish Chaudhary mint 76821 votes from Baytoo seat while his rival Ummeda Ram Beniwal bagged 75911 votes.
16: 29 PM: In the 18th round, Ummeda Ram Beniwal from Rashtriya Loktantrik Party is leading with 5076 votes leaving BJP’s Balaram Moondh and Congress' Harish Chaudhary behind.
15: 33 PM: The people of Rajasthan have continued their tradition of changing the ruling government in every election. This election too, commoners continued this tradition. In the 15th round Ummeda Ram Beniwal from Rashtriya Loktantrik Party is leading with 9864 votes leaving BJP’s Balaram Moondh and Congress' Harish Chaudhary behind.
13: 51 PM: As the 10th round of voting begins Ummeda Ram Beniwal still in lead with more than ten thousand votes against BJP's Harish Chaudhary.
11: 53 PM: In fourth round of counting Ummeda Ram Beniwal still leading with 19090 votes and Harish Chaudhary trailing with 12028.
10:47 PM: Ummeda Ram Beniwal from Rashtriya Loktantrik Party leading with 9685 votes with Harish Chaudhary from Indian National Congress trailing bihind with 5273 votes. While the Bjp candidate has just recieved 2627 votes this far in counting.
In the 2018 assembly elections, Baytu witnessed a fierce competition among the BJP, Congress, and RLP, with Kailash Choudhary of the BJP securing the third position. Ultimately, Harish Choudhary of the Congress emerged victorious. Speculations for the upcoming 2023 assembly elections suggest that the National People's Party led by Hanuman Beniwal could establish a significant presence in the Baytu assembly seat in the Barmer district.
