In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress emerged victorious in 7 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party secured 3 seats, and the Shiromani Akali Dal clinched 1 seat in Punjab. Additionally, 2 independent candidates also succeeded in securing seats, making a total of 13 seats. The 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state are Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Anandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur, and Patiala.
Notably, the BJP did not secure any seats in the Punjab Lok Sabha elections. However, the BJP showcased a remarkable increase in vote share during the Punjab Lok Sabha elections, rising from 6.6 percent in 2019 to an impressive 19 percent in this recent electoral contest.
The 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. This turnout helped seal the fate of 328 candidates vying for seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
New Constituencies Won by BJP in 2024:
The BJP could not win a single seat in the Punjab Lok Sabha Elections.
Constituencies Retained by BJP in 2024:
Additionally, the BJP could not retain the 2 constituencies it had won in 2019.
Constituencies Lost by BJP in 2024:
The BJP lost both Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur, the two constituencies it had won in 2019.
The absence of BJP representation in the Punjab Lok Sabha elections underscores a significant shift in the state's political landscape. With the Congress securing victories in 7 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party claiming 3, and the Shiromani Akali Dal clinching 1, the BJP's rout reflects a clear rejection of its political narrative and agenda in Punjab. This outcome suggests that the party needs to reassess its strategies and engagement with the state's voters. As Punjab continues to evolve politically, the BJP's failure to secure a foothold in the Lok Sabha elections highlights the importance of adapting to regional dynamics and addressing local concerns to remain relevant in the state's political arena.
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