Lok Sabha Election 2024: Big Wins, Losses and Surprises
The 2024 election results showcased dramatic losses, surprising victories, and notable upsets across India, reflecting a dynamic and unpredictable political landscape.
The Lok Sabha Election results are out. And this election saw some big upsets and spectacular wins. In Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections were also held simultaneously with voting for the Lok Sabha Election. Let’s look at some key contests of the Election 2024 starting with the big losses.
Big Losses:
1. Smriti Irani: Union Minister Smriti Irani suffered a significant defeat in Amethi, UP, losing to Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma by over 1 Lakh votes. Amethi, historically a Congress stronghold, saw Irani unseat Rahul Gandhi in 2019.
2. Rajiv Chandrashekhar: India’s IT Minister contested from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and faced defeat. BJP's attempt to secure a seat in Kerala, a challenging task historically, fell short.
3. Prajwal Revanna: JDS party's Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexual abuse, lost his MP seat in Karnataka's Hassan constituency after returning from abroad and facing arrest.
4. Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti: Prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, both lost in the elections to independent and spiritual leader candidates, respectively.
5. Naveen Patnaik: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal faced defeat as BJP emerged victorious in the Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state.
6. Jagan Mohan Reddy: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party lost the Assembly elections amid criticism for the state's financial condition and socio-economic policies.
Big Winners:
1. Chandrababu Naidu: TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu staged a remarkable comeback in Andhra Pradesh, winning a significant number of seats in the Assembly elections and possibly securing a key role in the state and central governments.
2. Nitish Kumar: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's move to join the NDA proved beneficial as he emerged as a crucial figure in the elections.
3. Akhilesh Yadav: Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav led a strong campaign in Uttar Pradesh, winning several seats and challenging BJP's dominance in the state.
4. Kangana Ranaut: Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut won her first election from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, defeating Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh.
Shocking Wins and Losses:
1. Amritpal Singh: A Khalistani Separatist won the election from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib region while being in prison, sending a concerning message.
2. NOTA: In Indore, NOTA emerged victorious, indicating dissatisfaction with candidates, particularly after a Congress candidate switched to BJP just before the election.
3. Mukesh Dalal: BJP's Mukesh Dalal won in Surat after the disqualification of the Congress candidate and withdrawal of other contestants.
4. Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh: BJP's Lallu Singh lost in Faizabad to Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad, leading to public commentary on Ayodhya's political choices, including criticism from singer Sonu Nigam.
These election results reflect a dynamic political landscape with unexpected outcomes and shifting allegiances.
