Karnataka Lok Sabha Results 2024: Complete List of Constituencies Congress Won and Lost

Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024- a file photo of Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Ajay Maken, Pawan Khera in a press conference at New Delhi (Photo-PTI)

In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Indian National Congress (INDIA) has shown significant improvement in Karnataka compared to the 2019 elections. INDIA garnered 1,75,54,381 votes, translating to a 45.43% vote share, a notable increase from 1,12,03,016 votes and 32.11% vote share in 2019. This surge reflects renewed voter confidence and strategic campaigning by the party.

New Constituencies Won by Congress in 2024:

The following constituencies were not won by the Congress in the 2019 elections but have now been secured by the party in 2024, marking a significant expansion of their influence in the state.

Gulbarga: Radhakrishna Doddamani
Raichur: G Kumar Naik
Bidar: Sagar Khandre
Koppal: K. Rajashekar Basavaraj Hintal
Bellary: E. Tukaram
Chikkodi: Priyanka Jarkiholi
Davanagere: Prabha Mallikarjun
Hassan: Shreyas Patel Gowda
Chamarajanagar: Sunil Bose

Constituencies Retained by Congress in 2024:

Additionally, the following constituencies were previously won by the Congress in the 2019 elections and have been retained in 2024

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Constituencies Lost by Congress in 2024:

Despite the gains, there are constituencies the Congress won in 2019 but lost in 2024, indicating areas where the party needs to regain ground.

Bengaluru Rural: Lost to C. N. Manjunath of the BJP NDA alliance. 

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have marked a significant milestone for the Indian National Congress in Karnataka. With a substantial increase in vote share and the acquisition of many new constituencies, Congress has demonstrated its growing influence in the state. The loss of one constituency serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of the electoral landscape. Overall, Congress's performance in Karnataka sets the stage for a dynamic political future in the state.