Basantpur, Siwan (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
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Basantpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) (Hindi: बसंतपुर विधान सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्र) was an assembly constituency in Siwan district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Overview
It was part of Siwan (Lok Sabha constituency).
As a consequence of the orders of the Delimitation Commission of India, Basantpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) ceased to exist in 2010.[1]
Election results
1977-2005
In October 2005 and February 2005 state assembly elections Manik Chand Rai of RJD won the Basantpur assembly seat defeating his nearest rival Satyadeo Prasad Singh of BJP. Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned. Satydeo Prasad Singh of BJP defeated Manik Chand Rai of RJD in 2000. Manik Chand Rai of JD defeated Satyadeo Prasad Singh of BJP in 1995. Manik Chand Rai of Congress defeated Satydeo Prasad Singh of BJP in 1990 and 1985. Manik Chand Rai of Janata Party (Secular – Charan Singh) defeated Tarakeshwar Nath Singh of Congress in 1980. Bidya Bhusan Singh defeated Manik Chand Rai, Independent, in 1977.[2]
References
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