Karawal Nagar is one of the 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi and falls under the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. The area is densely populated, with a significant number of residents originally hailing from Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karawal Nagar stood at approximately 2.24 lakh.

The constituency is well-connected to different parts of Delhi through multiple transport options, including the Delhi Metro, DTC buses, cabs, and shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest metro stations are Johri Enclave Metro Station and Shiv Vihar Metro Station, with Johri Enclave being just 1.8 km away from Karawal Nagar. Delhi Metro, DTC buses, and shared autos serve as the primary commuting modes for residents.

Election Results Over the Years

In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht won the Karawal Nagar seat with 96,721 votes, defeating AAP’s Durgesh Pathak, who secured 88,498 votes. Congress's Arbind Singh managed to get 2,242 votes.

In the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections, AAP’s Kapil Mishra emerged victorious with 101,865 votes, while BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht received 57,434 votes. Congress’s Shaitan Pal Dayma secured 5,362 votes. Karawal Nagar remains a politically significant constituency, with both AAP and BJP emerging as strong contenders in recent elections. As Delhi gears up for the next assembly elections, the battle for Karawal Nagar is expected to be closely watched.

As the elections approach, multiple candidates from different political parties are contesting for the Karawal Nagar Assembly seat. Here is a look at their backgrounds, educational qualifications, assets, and liabilities: Ajay Singh Negi (Independent) – A 35-year-old graduate with no criminal cases, holding assets worth Rs 3.24 lakh, and no liabilities.

Ashok Agarwal (CPI-M) – A 72-year-old graduate professional with no criminal cases. He owns assets worth Rs 3.97 crore and has no liabilities.

Devendra Bhaiya (BSP) – A 41-year-old graduate with no criminal cases. His assets are valued at Rs 1.60 crore, but he has liabilities of Rs 1.70 crore.

Dr. P.K. Mishra (Congress) – A 59-year-old postgraduate with no criminal cases, holding Rs 1.39 crore in assets and liabilities of Rs 18.5 lakh.

H.M. Hashim Malik (SDPI) – A 57-year-old candidate with an 8th pass qualification. No further financial details are available.

Kapil Mishra (BJP) – A 44-year-old postgraduate with three criminal cases. He owns assets worth Rs 1.06 crore and has liabilities of Rs 48.57 lakh.

Manoj Kumar Tyagi (AAP) – A 47-year-old graduate with one criminal case, possessing assets worth Rs 2.74 crore and liabilities of Rs 4.07 lakh.

Neeraj (New India United Party) – A 38-year-old 10th pass candidate with no criminal cases. He has Rs 1.73 lakh in assets and Rs 15,000 in liabilities.

Prakash Chand (Bahujan Dravida Party) – A 75-year-old postgraduate with no criminal cases, holding assets worth Rs 5.22 crore, and no liabilities.

Sandhiya Tiwari (Akhil Bharatiya Socialist Party) – A 43-year-old 8th pass candidate. No further details are available.

Sanjay Mishra (NCP) – A 54-year-old 10th pass candidate with no criminal cases. His assets are valued at Rs 63.43 lakh, and he has liabilities of Rs 8.5 lakh.

Seema (Peoples Party of India - Democratic) – A 43-year-old 8th pass candidate with no criminal cases. She owns assets worth Rs 20.50 lakh and has liabilities of Rs 9.35 lakh.

Vishal Sharma (Independent) – A 26-year-old 10th pass candidate with no criminal cases, holding assets worth Rs 1.60 lakh, and no liabilities.

Yogender (Bharatiya Sampuran Krantikari Party) – A 58-year-old graduate with no criminal cases, owning Rs 18.05 lakh in assets and having liabilities of Rs 2.64 lakh.

Yogesh Swamy (Independent) – A 40-year-old graduate with one criminal case. No details on assets and liabilities are available.

This diverse list of candidates represents different backgrounds, qualifications, and financial standings, setting the stage for an interesting electoral contest in Karawal Nagar.

Source : DNA India