Singh won the Kundarki assembly constituency, a seat BJP had been losing since 1993, defeating Samajwadi Party's Mohammad Rizwan, who bagged 25,580
The BJP won only 33 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, with the most surprising loss in Ayodhya, where BJP’s two-time MP Lallu Singh was defeated by Samajwadi Party’s Awdhesh Prasad
BJP's dismal Lok Sabha performance sparks accusations of betrayal and sabotage within the party, prompting a comprehensive review and internal strife as leaders point fingers.
Among these MPs, six belong to the INDIA bloc, while one is Chandrashekhar Azad, founder of the Azad Samaj Party, who won the Nagina seat.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saw a significant change in their performance in Uttar Pradesh. The party received 36,267,072 votes, equating to a 41.37% vote share, which is a decline from the 49.98% vote share and 4,28,58,171 votes they secured in the 2019 elections.
Overall, the 2024 Lok Sabha results in Uttar Pradesh indicate a resurgence for Congress, as it not only retained its stronghold in Rae Bareli with Rahul Gandhi but also expanded its influence by winning five additional constituencies.
Akhilesh’s ‘PDA’ (Picchda Dalit Alpsankhyak) plank paid off and the party virtually swept the seats in Purvanchal where both non-Yadav OBCs and Dalits make a significant chunk of the electorate. SP also won 7 reserved seats.
The BJP had set an ambitious target to win all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh (UP) to achieve a broader goal of securing 400 seats nationally.
The results and trends of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 announced on June 4 indicated that the NDA has won 293 seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc has bagged 232 seats.
The victory margin of Modi this time is 1,52,513, which is less than his victory margins of 2019 and 2014.
The BJP's dominance in Madhya Pradesh underscores its continued influence while the setback in Uttar Pradesh signals a need for the party to reassess its approach
Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 24% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report.
In 2019, NDA won 64 Lok Sabha seats in UP with BJP’s tally alone being 62. In 2014, the BJP won 71 seats in the state. Right through the campaign, the saffron party had maintained that it will better its previous two performance— in 2014 and 2019.
In 2019, NDA won 64 Lok Sabha seats in UP with BJP’s tally alone being 62. In 2014, the BJP won 71 seats in the state. Right through the campaign, the saffron party had maintained that it will better its previous two performance— in 2014 and 2019.
UP Election Results 2024 Highlights: People of UP have shown a lot of discretion. I am most proud of UP, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressing happiness over Lok Sabha 2024 results
Uttar Pradesh, with 80 MPs, is crucial for political parties, shaping India's national politics. The BJP, led by Modi, seeks a third term, leveraging a robust social coalition and focused campaign.
The BJP-led alliance which includes the Rashtriya Lok Dal, the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, and the NISHAD Party, is striving to improve its tally, riding on the positive sentiment generated after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir and a divided Opposition with the Bahujan Samaj Party not part of the INDIA bloc.
UP Exit Poll 2024 Live: The 7th and final phase of voting for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Uttar Pradesh has concluded today at 6 PM. As polling wraps up, attention turns to the release of exit polls, offering early insights into the election outcome.
As political circles speculate, the endurance of the SP-Congress alliance hinges on election results and past experiences, while experts weigh in on the potential for its longevity.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: There is no perceptible anti-incumbency against the Modi government. Voters seem disenchanted with issues like unemployment, inflation, and other local concerns, but by and large, they are not angry with the government.
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.
Two days before Lok Sabha polls in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the voters in the city, highlighting the support bestowed by them over the last 10 years
Despite Sonbhadra's significant contribution to India's power grid, many villages remain without electricity or cellular service. Industries in the region offer limited job opportunities to local youth, exacerbating the unemployment crisis
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election Phase 7: This phase will be crucial for OBC leaders and NDA allies like Anupriya Patel, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Sanjay Nishad and Dara Singh Chauhan, as well as opposition leaders like Swami Prasad Maurya across the region.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024: As electoral fervour intensifies, the BJP's unwavering commitment underscores its determination to secure a historic victory in Varanasi, setting the stage for a closely watched electoral battle.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Impoverished Mirzapur is now a battleground of intricate caste politics. Anupriya Patel, seeking a third consecutive term, is up against a constituency where voting patterns are deeply influenced by caste affiliations.
The unique blend of religious and political loyalty underscores Yogi Adityanath's enduring impact on Gorakhpur, shaping it into a bastion of support for the BJP.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi contested from the seat for the first time, he was up against 41 candidates. In 2019, 26 candidates contested against the PM.
In this Mirzapur UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Apna Dal (S), which is in coalition with the BJP in this election, has nominated its incumbent MP, Anupriya Patel, to contest for a third consecutive term.
In this Ghazipur UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) is an ally of the BJP, while Congress has aligned with the Samajwadi Party.
In the Deoria UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024, which is due on June 1, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced the current Member of Parliament (MP), Ramapati Ram Tripathi, with Shashank Mani Tripathi as its candidate.
In Gorakhpur UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again fielded their sitting Member of Parliament and actor Ravi Kishan as their Lok Sabha candidate. Representing the I.N.D.I.A alliance, actress Kajal Nishad from Samajwadi Party (SP) will contest the elections.
In Varanasi UP Lok Sabha Election 2024, this constituency holds immense political significance and has been represented twice by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Three major candidates are vying for victory: BJP’s Kamlesh Paswan, Congress’s Sadal Prasad, and BSP’s Dr. Ramsamuj. Each has the potential to achieve a significant milestone with a win.
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.
The election in Ghazipur is more than just a referendum on Mukhtar’s death. The Ansari family's political clout faces a significant challenge from the BJP.
UP Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Some of the key candidates in fray are Maneka Gandhi (Sultanpur), Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua (Azamgarh), Keshari Devi Patel (Phulpur) and Babu Singh Khushwaha (Jaunpur).
When the BJP leaders found that they were losing the election, they moved to a negative narrative. They are raising the issue of Hindu- Muslim, Pakistan. Speeches of both PM Modi and CM Adityanath are depressing, says Yadav.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: This time, the electoral battle is primarily between two Yadav candidates. The Dalit vote is expected to significantly impact the outcome.
From 1952 to 1984, the Congress dominated the seat, winning seven of the eight elections. However, the BJP has made significant inroads in recent years, securing victories in five of the last seven elections.
The prestige of regional allies such as Suheldeo Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), Nishad Party, and Apna Dal, key components of the NDA alliance, is on the line.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election phase 6: Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Phulpur, Allahabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Shrawasti, Domariyaganj, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Lalganj, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Machhlishahr and Bhadohi constituencies are going to polls on May 25.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Phulpur MLA Praveen Patel is the BJP candidate while Amarnath Maurya, a law graduate, is the SP contender. Meanwhile, the BSP has fielded its veteran Jagannath Pal.
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha polls: BSP is at the forefront of this trend, promoting fresh faces on 11 out of the 13 seats in the region. The ruling BJP has nominated newcomers for four of the 13 seats, while the SP has fielded three first-time candidates.
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: The candidates who have filed their nominations for the Pratapgarh seat are sitting MP and BJP candidate for the Pratapgarh seat Sangam Lal Gupta, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate Prathamesh Mishra, Devi Prasad from the Janshanti Party, Ramsiddh Yadav from the Manavtawadi Samaj Party, Mahesh Kumar Prajapati from the Samajdar Party, and independent candidate Harikesh Bahadur Pandey.
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: In this constituency, the Yadav-OBC (21%), Muslim (17%), and Dalit (19%) communities constitute the majority of voters. The remaining voters hail from diverse backgrounds, including the Bhumihar, Thakur, Brahmin, and Kayasth communities. Azamgarh, deemed one of the most underdeveloped districts in Uttar Pradesh, faces significant socio-economic challenges.
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: The BJP secured victory in this constituency for the first time in 1996, with Murli Manohar Joshi emerging as the triumphant candidate in three successive elections until 1999. However, the Samajwadi Party's Rewati Raman Singh claimed victory in 2004 and 2009. In 2014, the BJP regained the seat as Shyama Charan Gupta defeated Rewati Raman Singh. Notably, Gupta later switched allegiance, leaving the BJP to join the Samajwadi Party.
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: For the 2024 General Elections the BJP has fielded Maneka Gandhi again. Meanwhile the Samajwadi Party has changed its candidate from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat, giving the ticket to Ram Bhual Nishad replacing Bheem Nishad. Uday Raj Verma has been fielded by BSP for Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat.
During her campaign for the May 25 election, not a single leader from the BJP's list of star campaigners has shown up to support Maneka Gandhi.
UP Elections 2024 Highlights: The state recorded a voter turnout of 47.55 percent till 3 pm, as per the EC. While Barabanki witnessed the highest turnout, Lucknow witnessed the lowest numbers.
