Santosh Singh Saluja - MLA Profile

Constituency Overview

Santosh Singh Saluja represents the Kantabanji constituency, a GEN reserved seat in the Balangir district. As a member of the Indian National Congress, the MLA plays a crucial role in representing the local community's interests and contributing to the state's legislative process.

The Kantabanji constituency is located in Balangir district, with significant rural and agricultural areas. The region is known for its unique demographic composition, economic challenges, and potential for development, particularly in sectors like agriculture, education, and local infrastructure.

Electoral Significance

In the 2019 elections, Santosh Singh Saluja secured a decisive victory with a margin of 128 votes, representing 0.1% of the total votes. The high voter turnout of 67.5% demonstrates the active political engagement of the constituency's 279830 registered voters.

Electoral Information

Constituency: Kantabanji (70)

Constituency Type: GEN

District: Balangir

Political Party: Indian National Congress

Election Results

Election Year: 2019

Total Electors: 279830

Total Votes: 188781

Poll Percentage: 67.5%

Margin of Victory: 128 votes (0.1%)

Constituency Details

Parliament Constituency: Bolangir

Assembly Constituency: Kantabanji

District: Balangir

Subdistrict: Bangomunda

Village: Ailabhata

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