Kin of leaders in poll fray: 18 in Cong, 11 from BJP get tickets

Jaipur: Rajasthan’s upcoming elections on November 25 are witnessing a resurgence of family politics. Both principal parties, Congress and BJP, have revealed their candidates for many seats with some of them reflecting the prevalence of dynastic politics. Remarkably, both parties have distributed over two dozen tickets due to family connections.

The common party worker’s hopes of receiving a ticket often go unfulfilled, as established politicians or family members take precedence. The BJP has announced candidates for 124 seats, with 11 from political families. In contrast, Congress has fielded candidates for 74 seats, including 15 individuals with political family backgrounds. About two dozen seats have been allocated exclusively to political family members.

Throughout the candidate selection, daughters have succeeded their mothers, sons have replaced fathers, and in some cases, brothers-inlaw, wives, and husbands have secured tickets.

As the elections approach, family ties in politics continue to dominate the landscape in Rajasthan. The BJP is actively supporting political legacies by nominating candidates with strong family backgrounds.

BJP HAVE GIVEN TICKETS TO AROUND DOZEN WITH NOTABLE FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Vijay Bainsla, son of former MP candidate Kirori Singh Bainsla, will contest from Deoli-Uniara
Diya Kumari, member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a descendant of former MP Gayatri Devi, is set to contest from Vidyadhar Nagar.
Siddhi Kumari, whose grandfather Dada Karni Singh served as an MP from 1952 to 1977, will contest from Bikaner East.
Jhabarsingh Kharra, the son of four-time MLA Harlal Singh Kharra, is in the fray from Shrimadhopur.
Manjeet Choudhary, son of former MLA Dharampal Choudhary, will contest from Mundawar.
Shailesh Singh, son of former minister Dr. Digambar Singh, will compete in Dig-Kumher.
Ramswaroop Lamba, the son of former minister and former MP Sanwarlal Jat, will contest from Nasirabad.
Dr. Jyoti Mirdha, the granddaughter of former MP Nathuram Mirdha, will contest from Nagaur.
Kanhaiyalal Meena, the son of former Dhariyawad MLA Gautamlal Meena, is also in the race.
Deepti Maheshwari, the daughter of former minister Kiran Maheshwari, will compete in Rajsamand.
Sumita Bhinchar, the daughter-in-law of former MLA Shriram Bhinchar, is set to fight for the Makrana seat.

CONGRESS FIELDING TOTAL 18 CANDIDATES ON VARIOUS SEATS WITH STRONG FAMILY HOLD
Sushila Dudi (Nokha) is wife of former leader of opposition Rameshwar Dudi
Anil Sharma (Sardarshahar) is former MLA Bhanwarlal Sharma's son
Brijendra Ola (Jhunjhunu) is son of former Union Minister Sis Ram Ola
Zubair Khan (Ramgarh): Fighting on the same seat since 1990, last time ticket was given to his wife Safi a Zubair Khan
Mevaram Jain (Barmer) is relative of Birdichand Jain, a two-time MP from Barmer and three-time MLA
Manoj Meghwal (Sujangarh) is son of former minister Bhanwarlal Meghwal
Rita Choudhary (Mandawa) is daughter of six time MLA Ramnarayan Choudhary
Danish Abrar (Sawaimadhopur): Son of former Rajya Sabha MP Abrar Ahmed
Sachin Pilot (Tonk): Son of former Union Minister Rajesh Pilot and former MLA-MP Rama Pilot
Vijaypal Mirdha (Degana): A member of Nathuram Mirdha’s family, son of former MLA Richpal Mirdha, son-in-law of minister Lalchand Kataria
Divya Maderna (Osian): Granddaughter of former Speaker Parasram Maderna, daughter of former minister Mahipal Maderna
Mahendra Vishnoi (Luni): Grandson of former Min Ram Singh Vishnoi & son of former MLA Malkhan Vishnoi
Preeti Shaktawat (Vallabh nagar) is daughter-in-law of former minister Gulab Singh Shaktawat, wife of former MLA Gajendra Shaktawat
Vivek Dhakad (Mandalgarh) is son of Kanhaiyalal Dhakad, who was a candidate three times
Rohit Bohra (Rajakheda) is son of former minister Pradyuman Singh
Niranjan Arya (Sojat): His wife Sangeeta Arya had earlier contested elections from Sojat
Rajendra Trivedi (Sahada) is the younger brother of former MLA Kailash Trivedi. Ticket of Gayatri Devi, wife of Ex-MLA Kailash Trivedi, has been cut this time
Chetan Dudi (Didwana) is son of former MLA Ruparam Dudi