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Saurabh Srivastava is the MLA for Varanasi Cantt. (Bharatiya Janata Party). In the 2022 general election they received 1,47,253 votes (60.7%) and defeated Pooja Yadav by 86,677 votes.
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Saurabh Srivastava is the MLA for Varanasi Cantt. representing the Bharatiya Janata Party, elected in 2022 general election.
They won 1,47,253 votes (60.7% of votes polled), defeating Pooja Yadav (SP) by 86,677 votes.
| Role | MLA |
|---|---|
| Assembly Constituency | Varanasi Cantt. |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 1,47,253 |
| Winning margin | 86,677 |
| Runner-up | Pooja Yadav |
Gram panchayats in the constituency
The Varanasi Cantt. constituency covers about 1 gram panchayats in these blocks: Niyamatabad (1).
Election results
In the 2022 assembly election, Saurabh Srivastava won with 1,47,253 votes (60.7%), beating Pooja Yadav (SP) by 86,677 votes. In all, 2,42,641 votes were cast.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Narendra Modi (BJP) led in this assembly segment by 58,277 votes.
| Assembly Constituency | MLA 2022 (party) | Margin 2022 | Lok Sabha 2024 segment leader | Lead 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi Cantt. | Saurabh Srivastava (Bharatiya Janata Party) | 86,677 | Narendra Modi (BJP) | 58,277 |
Source: Election Commission of India. By-elections held after 2022 aren't included.
Other MLAs from Varanasi district
- Tribhuwan Ram (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ajagara
- Awadhesh Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Pindra
- Dr. Sunil Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), Rohaniya
- Neel Ratan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sevapuri
- Anil Rajbhar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shivpur
- Ravindra Jaiswal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Varanasi North
- Dr. Neelkanth Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party), Varanasi South
Frequently asked questions
Who is the MLA of Varanasi Cantt.?
Saurabh Srivastava is the MLA of Varanasi Cantt. (2022 general election).
Which party does Saurabh Srivastava belong to?
Bharatiya Janata Party
By how many votes did Saurabh Srivastava win?
By 86,677 votes, defeating Pooja Yadav.
How can I contact Saurabh Srivastava?
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