Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Punjab General Elections 2024

Amritsar man dies fighting for Russian Army; Indian embassy calls for early release of nationals

Amritsar man identified as Tejpal Singh was recruited by the Russian Army when he went to Russia on a tourist visa, hoping to find a job there. It is learnt that he was killed in March in the country's conflict with Ukraine. Tejpal's mother urged the government to provide a job for his widow and to honour her son as a martyr.

Punjab Lok Sabha Results 2024: Complete list of constituencies BJP won and lost

In the Punjab Lok Sabha Election 2024, 13 constituencies in Punjab went to the polls in a single phase on June 1 during the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Punjab witnessed a voting turnout of approximately 62%, with over 2.14 crore eligible electors casting their votes across the state's 13 Lok Sabha constituencies on Saturday.

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh wins from Khadoor Sahib seat by 1.97 lakh votes

Amritpal Singh, who fought the election as an Independent candidate, won by a margin of 1,97,120 votes.

SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal wins from Bathinda, defeats AAP's Gurmeet Singh Khuddian

A three-time MP, Harsimrat trounced Khuddian by a margin of 49,656 votes, the EC website showed.

Punjab Exit Polls: Congress likely to be biggest beneficiary in multi-cornered battle

According to the News 18 Mega Exit Poll for Punjab's 13 Lok Sabha seats, Congress is likely to win 8-10 seats and BJP, which is going solo in these polls, may get 2-4 seats

Punjab News18 Mega Exit Poll 2024 Updates: Congress to repeat 2019 show, BJP may win 2-4 seats

Punjab Lok Sabha Exit Poll 2024: The News18 Mega Exit Poll expects the Congress to win 8-10 seats, the BJP 2-4 seats and the ruling AAP 0-1

Lok Sabha elections phase 7: PM Modi eyes Kashi hat-trick, 'queen' takes on 'prince', Abhishek Banerjee's acid test

Over 900 candidates are in the fray in the final phase, which will cover all the constituencies of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh along with key seats in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.

Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key constituencies and candidates

The Congress won eight of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab in 2019, leaving the remaining five to the BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal and Aam Aadmi Party.

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kirron Kher of the BJP was the winning candidate from the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency, securing 231,188 votes, while 184,218 votes were polled in favour of Pawan Kumar Bansal of the INC. Pawan Kumar Bansal lost by 46,970 votes. The Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat has oscillated between the Congress and BJP.

Gurdaspur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP candidate Sunny Deol clinched victory with 558,719 votes, triumphing over Congress's Sunil Kumar Jakhar, who secured 476,260 votes. The Aam Aadmi Party's candidate, Peter Masih, secured the third position with 27,744 votes.

Amritsar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Amritsar is historically and politically significant, being one of the most high-profile seats in Punjab. The Congress party has historically dominated this seat, winning 12 times since independence. The constituency includes nine Assembly segments.

Bathinda Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab Lok Sabha polls: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been a dominant force in recent elections, capitalizing on populist policies and nationalist rhetoric. Opposition parties, including Congress and its INDIA alliance, are expected to challenge the BJP by addressing voter disenchantment and regional grievances.

Ludhiana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: The Ludhiana constituency comprises nine assembly segments: Ludhiana East, Ludhiana South, Atam Nagar, Ludhiana Central, Ludhiana West, Ludhiana North, Gill (Reserved), Dhaka, and Jagraon (Reserved). This diversity makes Ludhiana's political landscape complex and dynamic.

Faridkot Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: The upcoming elections will see a significant contest between the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the opposition, which includes Congress and other regional parties. The BJP, having secured landmark victories in the previous two elections, is focusing on continuing its blend of populist policies and nationalist rhetoric.

Firozpur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Firozpur, with a population of over two million as per the 2011 census and a literacy rate of 68.92%, is a border district between India and Pakistan, located on the banks of the Sutlej River. The Firozpur parliamentary seat comprises nine Assembly seats, three of which are reserved for the Scheduled Caste category.

Sangrur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Bhagwant Mann won with 4,13,561 votes. Congress candidate Kewal Singh Dhillon secured 3,03,350 votes, while Shiromani Akali Dal's Parminder Singh Dhindsa received 2,63,498 votes.

Patiala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: In the 2019 General Elections, Preneet Kaur of the Indian National Congress (INC) emerged victorious, securing a substantial margin of 1,62,718 votes. She garnered a total of 5,32,027 votes, reflecting a strong mandate from the electorate. Her closest competitor, Surjit Singh Rakhra of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), managed to secure 3,69,309 votes. Additionally, the National People's Party (NPP) candidate, Dharam Veer Gandhi, received 1,61,645 votes. The voter turnout in the 2019 elections was 67.79%, indicating a healthy participation rate from the constituency's electorate.

Punjab Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in Punjab.

Why parties sense a real chance amid political churn in Punjab

The BJP's solo venture in Punjab aims to capitalize on internal party dynamics, including the induction of key figures from rival parties, to strengthen its position in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and potentially emerge as a dominant political force in the state.

Coalition dharma prevented BJP from expanding in Punjab: Narendra Modi

Replying to a question on why the saffron party was unable to establish its roots in the state, PM Modi unequivocally cited the compulsions of ‘alliance politics’ for not being able to establish its base in Punjab’s hinterlands.

No such thing as dynastic politics, says SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal

Punjab Lok Sabha election 2024: What is dynastic politics? Are these leaders not elected? The BJP now wants to remain in power forever. So, is it okay to have a dictatorship? Is it okay if someone is winning for 20-30 years, says Singh.

'Hindus of Punjab are different': Sukhbir Badal on Ram Mandir effect

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who is busy campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls, recently spoke about the impact of Ram temple consecration ceremony on the voters of Punjab

Punjab Lok Sabha election 2024: SAD - Key issues, challenges and more

In an announcement by Sunil Jakhar, the Punjab chief of the BJP, confirming the party's intent to contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024, solidified the stance of the SAD to go solo in the electoral battle.

Punjab Lok Sabha election 2024: Congress- Key issues, challenges and more

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha Election Polls: The Punjab Congress's loss of leaders has been the BJP's gain, with former Congress heavyweights now playing pivotal roles in the saffron party's Punjab contingent.

Punjab Lok Sabha election 2024: AAP- Key issues, challenges and more

Punjab 2024 Lok Sabha Election Polls: Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, known for his monumental victory against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, will represent AAP from the Bathinda constituency.

Son of Indira Gandhi's assassin to contest LS polls from Punjab's Faridkot

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP-SAD not to join hands, AAP-INC go separate ways; Punjab promises to be a tricky contest

Punjab is looking at a four-cornered fight with the BJP, SAD, AAP, and INC refusing to form any alliances. These parties face different challenges which will make the Lok Sabha Polls a lip-smacking contest

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Sushil Kumar Rinku, AAP MP from Jalandhar, joins BJP

Rinku’s joining comes just a day after Congress’s three-time parliamentarian from Punjab, Ravneet Singh Rinku, joined the saffron party

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Behind BJP's decision to go solo in Punjab

The SAD and BJP became alliance partners way back in 1996, but the controversy over the Centre’s now-repealed agriculture laws led to the SAD breaking away from the NDA in 2020.

BJP will contest Lok Sabha polls on its own in Punjab: State BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

The announcement came amid a buzz over talks between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP for re-stitching their alliance for the parliamentary polls.

Congress' Preneet Kaur joins BJP in Punjab; 10 key points of this Patiala MP's political journey

Preneet, who the Congress suspended earlier for allegedly speaking against the party, had been openly displaying her support for the BJP in her constitutional area

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Suspended Congress MP Preneet Kaur joins BJP in Patiala

Under suspension by Congress on allegations of engaging in activities contrary to the party's interests, Preneet had openly aligned herself with the saffron party in her stronghold of Patiala

Punjab opinion poll 2024: Kejriwal's AAP to win one seat

The News18 Mega Opinion Poll also suggests that the opposition Congress is likely to secure seven seats, and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is tipped to win two seats.

Need to win all 13 Lok Sabha seats to make Punjab 'Rangla', says AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal

Addressing a gathering here, Kejriwal slammed the Centre for allegedly withholding Rs 8,000 crore of Punjab's funds and accused the BJP of trying to topple the AAP government in the state by approaching its MLAs.

Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key parties, past results, constituencies and more

In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Congress in Punjab won eight of the 13 Lok Sabha seats, while the SAD-BJP alliance bagged four seats and AAP managed to win just one. However, AAP stormed into power in the state assembly elections by bagging 92 seats in the 117-member Assembly

We are firmly with INDIA bloc, says AAP after Kejriwal announces decision to contest all seats in Punjab

AAP said that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) should move fast on seat sharing as there is not much time left for Lok Sabha polls preparations.

AAP to announce candidates for 13 LS seats in Punjab, 1 in Chandigarh within fortnight: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has already made it clear that the AAP will not enter into an alliance with the Congress for fighting the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab.

Punjab: AAP fancies a sweep, Congress in delusional mode, Akali Dal & BJP fear public memory

After its impressive Jalandhar victory, Aam Aadmi Party believes a four-cornered fight in Punjab may end up benefiting it. Congress fears that an alliance will reduce it to AAP’s junior partner in Punjab. Shiromani Akali Dal is still scarred by the sacrilege incidents, and BJP by the farm law protests

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