Rahul Kaswan
Rahul Kaswan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Ram Singh Kaswan |
| Constituency | Churu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1977 |
| Party | Indian National Congress (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (2014–2024) |
| Parent | Ram Singh Kaswan |
Rahul Kaswan (born 20 January 1977)[1] is an Indian politician. A member of the Indian National Congress, he serves as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Churu. Previously, he was also elected to the Lok Sabha in 2014 and 2019 general elections as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]
Early life
He was born to Ram Singh Kaswan, a former MP from Churu and his grandfather Deep Chand Kaswan served as an MLA from Sadulpur.[2]
Political career
Kaswan has been elected to the Lok Sabha in 2014, 2019, and again in 2024. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.[3]
Electoral performance
2024 Lok Sabha Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Rahul Kaswan | 728,211 | 51.12 | ||
| BJP | Devendra Jhajharia | 655,474 | 46.01 | ||
2019 Lok Sabha Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Rahul Kaswan | 792,999 | 59.69 | ||
| INC | Rafique Mandelia | 458,597 | 34.52 | ||
2014 Lok Sabha Election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Rahul Kaswan | 595,756 | 52.67 | ||
| BSP | Abhinesh Maharshi | 301,017 | 26.61 | ||
References
- ^ Centre, National Informatics. "Kaswan, Shri Rahul". Digital Sansad. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ a b Iqbal, Mohammed (11 March 2024). "Two-time MP from Churu Rahul Kaswan: A third generation Jat politician from Rajasthan's Shekhawati region". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Voice not being heard: Churu MP Rahul Kaswan joins Congress after quitting BJP". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
External links
- "Rahul Kaswan – MP Track (18th Lok Sabha)". PRS Legislative Research.
- "Candidate affidavit & profile (2024)". ADR/Association for Democratic Reforms.
- "Shri Rahul Kaswan – Biographical Profile". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- "Out in the cold in BJP, a Rajasthan MP finds home in Congress: Who is Rahul Kaswan?". The Indian Express. 11–12 March 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- "Lok Sabha 2014 (Rajasthan) – Constituency Results" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Rajasthan. 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- "Churu Lok Sabha Election Results 2019". The Times of India. 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- "Churu MP Rahul Kaswan resigns from BJP, joins Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections". The Economic Times. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- "Parliamentary Constituency 3 - CHURU (Rajasthan) – Result 2024". Election Commission of India. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- "Lok Sabha Bulletin – Members of Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture (w.e.f. 26 Sept 2024)" (PDF). Lok Sabha. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2025.