Prominent Politician Celebrates Diwali with Traditional Worship in Baran

Ganpat Singh Chouhan November 9, 2026, 1:59 am 2 min read

Baran, November 9: Prominent politician and former cabinet minister, Pramod Jain Bhaya, celebrated Diwali at his residence in Baran with his wife, Urmila Jain Bhaya. They performed a traditional worship ceremony for Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Following the rituals, Bhaya expressed his wishes for prosperity, happiness, and continuous development in the region.

On Sunday evening, Bhaya shared pictures of the worship on his social media accounts, extending Diwali greetings to the people of Baran district and the surrounding areas. The images show the couple seated in front of their home temple, surrounded by a beautifully arranged plate of lamps.

Wishes for the Region

Bhaya remarked that this festival of lights should bring a new glow of happiness, peace, and prosperity to Baran district and the entire region. He hopes that the light of joy and progress will shine in everyone’s life.

Political Milestone

Pramod Jain Bhaya was re-elected as a legislator for the fourth time in the Anta assembly by-election held in November 2025. He won by defeating BJP candidate Morpal Suman by a margin of approximately 15,600 votes, while independent candidate Naresh Meena secured the third position. Following the defeat, the BJP issued a show-cause notice to Morpal Suman regarding his statements.

Previously, Bhaya has represented the Baran-Atru constituency in 2003 and later the Anta seat in 2008 and 2018. He served as the Minister of Mines and Animal Husbandry in the Ashok Gehlot government. His wife, Urmila Jain Bhaya, has also held the position of district chief in Baran.

Diwali Celebrations by Other Leaders

Other political leaders in the state also celebrated Diwali with worship and festivities at their homes. At the Chief Minister‘s residence, Bhajanlal Sharma lit lamps with his family, while Education Minister Madan Dilawar surprised childhood friends in Kota without prior notice. The Congress party is also gearing up for political activities post-Diwali, focusing on their ‘Save the Vote, Save the Country’ campaign across the states.

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