Sirsa: A battleground with most wins by Lachhman Das Arora

Sirsa, August 20

Sirsa, a prominent Assembly constituency in Haryana, holds historical significance, being established even before the formation of the state. Since the first election in 1967, the seat has seen intense electoral battles, with the voters choosing their representatives 13 times up to 2019.

Lachhman Das Arora emerges as the most notable figure in the constituency’s political landscape. He holds the record for the highest number of electoral victories, having contested 10 times and won on multiple occasions. His political journey began with the first election in 1967, where he secured a win on a Jan Sangh ticket.

Since Haryana was established, Lachhman Das Arora fought a total of 10 Assembly elections from Sirsa, winning five of these. In 1968, he also contested the elections as an independent but did not win. Despite his losses, he served as the Home Minister and Industries Minister in the Haryana Government.

The Sirsa seat has been a battleground for several significant political personalities. In the 1977 Assembly elections, the Janata Party fielded Comrade Shankar Lal from Sirsa. Shankar Lal was actively involved in various movements and worked as a peon in the market committee. Due to the hostility from big landlords, he resigned from his job. Even after winning the election, he continued to travel around on a rickshaw. Other influential figures who have represented Sirsa include Prem Singh, Bhajan Lal Kamboj and Gopal Kanda, each leaving their mark on the region’s political fabric. Gopal Kanda, the most recent winner in 2019, continues the tradition of strong leadership in the constituency.

With over 10 lakh voters, Sirsa remains a key political seat, holding substantial influence in the state politics. The electorate, comprising 529,745 men and 472,467 women, plays a decisive role in shaping the region’s future, ensuring that the legacy of the Sirsa constituency remains vibrant and dynamic.

This seat’s history is a testament to the enduring power of political leadership and the active participation of its voters, making it a crucial area to watch in every election.

In 1977, Janata Party fielded Shankar Lal

The Sirsa seat has been a battleground for several significant political personalities. In the 1977 Assembly elections, the Janata Party fielded Comrade Shankar Lal from Sirsa. Other influential figures who have represented Sirsa include Prem Singh, Bhajan Lal Kamboj and Gopal Kanda, each leaving their mark on the region’s political fabric. Gopal Kanda, the most recent winner in 2019, continues the tradition of strong leadership in the constituency.

Former MLAs from constituency

1967 Lachhman Das Arora

1968 Prem Sukh Das

1972 Prem Sukh Das

1977 Shankar Lal

1982 Lachhman Das Arora

1987 Hazar Chand Kamboj

1991 Lachhman Das Arora

1996 Professor Ganeshi Lal

2000 Lachhman Das Arora

2005 Lachhman Das Arora

2009 Gopal Kanda

2014 Makhan Lal Singla

2019 Gopal Kanda