Dinesh Singh Babbu, 54

BJP

I am satisfied with the work I have done. Next, a Krishi Vigyan Kendra is going to be brought here for the farmers.

Constituency: SUJANPUR

Education: Up to BA second year

Assets declared in last polls: `3.7 cr

Electoral record:

2012: Defeated Independent candidate Naresh Puri by 23,096 votes

2007: Defeated Congress candidate Raghunath Sahai Puri by 328 votes

Assembly record: Deputy speaker of the Vidhan Sabha

Power punch: Non-controversial; strong ties with RSS, among Rajputs

What next: Likely to get the BJP ticket this time too

HOW HE PERFORMED

Eyeing a hat-trick, he has a good rapport with the electorate. Though he could not bring in any mega project, he is happy with support of the state government that helped him projects such as water pumps for the backward Dhar block, a government college that is being built, and an ITI. A Rajput, Babbu has maintained a balanced equation with other communities too. He keeps a low profile, avoiding media glare. A farmer himself, Babbu keeps in constant touch with the farming community of his area. However, despite his seniority that also made him deputy speaker of the Vidhan Sabha, the constituency, which has remained backward for decades, still lacks basic education and health facilities in many pockets.