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Jaikishan is the MLA for Ghazipur (Samajwadi Party). In the 2022 general election they received 91,147 votes (40.6%) and defeated Dr. Sangeeta Balwant by 965 votes.
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Jaikishan is the MLA for Ghazipur representing the Samajwadi Party, elected in 2022 general election.
They won 91,147 votes (40.6% of votes polled), defeating Dr. Sangeeta Balwant (BJP) by 965 votes.
| Role | MLA |
|---|---|
| Assembly Constituency | Ghazipur |
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 91,147 |
| Winning margin | 965 |
| Runner-up | Dr. Sangeeta Balwant |
Gram panchayats in the constituency
The Ghazipur constituency covers about 85 gram panchayats in these blocks: Mohammadabad (2), Karanda (34), Manihari (7), Mardah (1), Virno (4), Devkali (28), Kasimabad (2), Zamania (2), Revatipur (2), Jakhania (1) and Saidpur (2).
Election results
In the 2022 assembly election, Jaikishan won with 91,147 votes (40.6%), beating Dr. Sangeeta Balwant (BJP) by 965 votes. In all, 2,24,309 votes were cast.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Afzal Ansari (SP) led in this assembly segment by 11,229 votes.
| Assembly Constituency | MLA 2022 (party) | Margin 2022 | Lok Sabha 2024 segment leader | Lead 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghazipur | Jaikishan (Samajwadi Party) | 965 | Afzal Ansari (SP) | 11,229 |
Source: Election Commission of India. By-elections held after 2022 aren't included.
Other MLAs from Ghazipur district
Frequently asked questions
Who is the MLA of Ghazipur?
Jaikishan is the MLA of Ghazipur (2022 general election).
Which party does Jaikishan belong to?
Samajwadi Party
By how many votes did Jaikishan win?
By 965 votes, defeating Dr. Sangeeta Balwant.
How can I contact Jaikishan?
Through the MLA's constituency office, public hearings (Janata Darshan) or the contact listed on the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly website. Grievances can also be filed on the state grievance portal.
Role of an MLA
An MLA speaks for the constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, votes on state laws and the budget, and recommends local works such as roads, drains and school buildings from the MLA Local Area Development Fund. You can meet the MLA at the constituency office or at a public hearing (Janata Darshan).
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10