Indira Meena
Indian politician
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Indira Meena (born 31 October 1987) is an Indian politician serving as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Bamanwas constituency. She is affiliated with the Indian National Congress.[1][2]
Indira Meena | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Constituency | Bamanwas |
| Preceded by | Kunji Lal Meena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1987 |
| Party |  Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Ratan Lal Meena |
| Children | Rakshit Meena , Dr.Yogita Meena |
| Education | Postgraduate |
| Committees | Scheduled Castes Welfare Committee (2019–2023) |
Early life and education
Meena was born on 31 October 1987 in Niwai, Tonk district, Rajasthan, to Jagdish Prasad Meena and Prem Devi Meena. She holds a postgraduate degree. She is married to Ratan Lal Meena and has two children.
Political career
Meena held various positions within the Indian National Congress before entering the state legislature, including roles in the party’s women’s and youth wings. She was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the 2018 state election from Bamanwas constituency, defeating the incumbent Kunji Lal Meena.[3][4]
She was re-elected in the 2023 assembly elections from the same constituency.[5]
Meena has also served in the Scheduled Castes Welfare Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 2019 to 2023.
Electoral performance
| Year | Constituency | Candidate (Party) | Votes | % | Opponent (Party) | Opponent Votes | Opponent % | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bamanwas | Indira Meena (INC)  | 80,378 | 50.64 | Rajendra (BJP) .svg){kind=small} | 72,513 | 45.69 | Won | Times of India |
| 2018 | Bamanwas | Indira Meena (INC) | 73,656 | 52.12 | Nawal Kishore Meena (IND) | 35,143 | 24.87 | Won | Times of India |