Krishna Nagar is a key constituency in Delhi, with notable electoral history in the 2020, 2015, and 2013 legislative assembly elections. S K Bagga of Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious in the last two elections, while Dr. Harsh Vardhan of BJP won in 2013. The next election is scheduled for February 2025.
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