Rajasthan Elections: High Drama at Kishangarh Bas as Incumbent Deepchand Khairiya Fights for Survival
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- May 2, 2026
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ALWAR, May 2026 — As the dust settles on the high-octane assembly election campaign in Rajasthan, all eyes are on the Kishangarh Bas seat in Alwar district. The battle for this crucial constituency has transformed into a prestige fight for incumbent MLA Deepchand Khairiya, whose journey from the BSP to the Congress has become a focal point of local political discourse.
The Political Nomads: From BSP to Congress
Deepchand Khairiya, an 83-year-old veteran, originally won the seat in 2018 on a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ticket. However, in a move that reshaped local power dynamics, he was one of the six BSP MLAs who defected to the Congress to provide stability to the Ashok Gehlot-led government.
While the Congress high command rewarded his loyalty with a ticket in the subsequent 2023-2024 cycle, the local sentiment remains divided. Critics label the move as “political opportunism,” while supporters argue it was a necessary step to ensure development funds reached the constituency.
A Tight Rope Walk: The BJP Challenger
The primary threat to Khairiya comes from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has fielded Ramhet Singh Yadav. Yadav, a consistent performer in the region, has been highlighting the “betrayal” of the mandate by Khairiya.
The electoral math in Kishangarh Bas is uniquely complex:
- The Caste Factor: The seat has a significant population of Mev (Muslim), Dalit, and Yadav voters.
- The Anti-Incumbency Wave: Local issues like water scarcity and industrial pollution from nearby clusters have put the incumbent on the defensive.
- The Third Front: The entry of smaller regional parties and independent candidates threatens to eat into the traditional vote banks of both major parties.
Ground Pulse: What the Voters Say
Public meetings in Kishangarh Bas have been volatile. During The Lallantop’s ground reporting, voters expressed a mix of fatigue and expectation. While Khairiya relies heavily on the state government’s welfare schemes—such as the Chiranjeevi Health Insurance—voters in rural pockets complain about stalled infrastructure projects and the “missing” presence of their representative during the non-election years.
Bottom Line
Kishangarh Bas is more than just a seat; it is a test of whether “loyalty to a party” or “loyalty to a mandate” wins in the eyes of the Rajasthan voter. For Deepchand Khairiya, this election is a final stand to prove that his shift to Congress was for the people, not just for power.
