Discover the outcome of Punjab’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where the Congress party has emerged victorious, signaling a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Explore the key factors behind Congress’s win, including effective campaigning, focus on local issues, and anti-BJP sentiment. Uncover the implications of this electoral triumph for Punjab’s future political dynamics and its impact on the national stage.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Punjab have concluded with a decisive victory for the Congress party, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. In this blog post, we will provide updates on the election results, highlighting the key factors that contributed to the Congress party’s success and the implications of this victory for the state and national politics.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Punjab (Total PC – 13)
Party Wise Results
| Party |
Won |
Leading |
Total |
| Indian National Congress – INC |
7 |
0 |
7 |
| Aam Aadmi Party – AAAP |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Shiromani Akali Dal – SAD |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Independent – IND |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| Total |
13 |
0 |
13 |
Winning Candidate – Indian National Congress (Punjab)
| S.No |
Parliament Constituency |
Winning Candidate |
Total Votes |
Margin |
| 1 |
Gurdaspur(1) |
SUKHJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA |
364043 |
82861 |
| 2 |
Amritsar(2) |
GURJEET SINGH AUJLA |
255181 |
40301 |
| 3 |
Jalandhar(4) |
CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI |
390053 |
175993 |
| 4 |
Ludhiana(7) |
AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING |
322224 |
20942 |
| 5 |
Fatehgarh Sahib(8) |
AMAR SINGH |
332591 |
34202 |
| 6 |
Firozpur(10) |
SHER SINGH GHUBAYA |
266626 |
3242 |
| 7 |
Patiala(13) |
DR DHARAMVIRA GANDHI |
305616 |
14831 |
Winning Candidate – Aam Aadmi Party (Punjab)
| S.No |
Parliament Constituency |
Winning Candidate |
Total Votes |
Margin |
| 1 |
Hoshiarpur(5) |
DR. RAJ KUMAR CHABBEWAL |
303859 |
44111 |
| 2 |
Anandpur Sahib(6) |
MALVINDER SINGH KANG |
313217 |
10846 |
| 3 |
Sangrur(12) |
GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER |
364085 |
17256 |
Winning Candidate – Shiromani Akali Dal (Punjab)
| S.No |
Parliament Constituency |
Winning Candidate |
Total Votes |
Margin |
| 1 |
Bathinda(11) |
HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL |
376558 |
49656 |
Winning Candidate – Independent (Punjab)
| S.No |
Parliament Constituency |
Winning Candidate |
Total Votes |
Margin |
| 1 |
Khadoor Sahib(3) |
AMRITPAL SINGH |
404430 |
197120 |
| 2 |
Faridkot(9) |
SARABJEET SINGH KHALSA |
298062 |
70053 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस (पंजाब)
| क्रम संख्या |
संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी |
कुल मत |
अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 |
गुरदासपुर(1) |
सुखजिंदर सिंह रंधावा |
364043 |
82861 |
| 2 |
अमृतसर(2) |
गुरजीत सिंह औजला |
255181 |
40301 |
| 3 |
जालन्धर(4) |
चरणजीत सिंह चन्नी |
390053 |
175993 |
| 4 |
लुधियाना(7) |
AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING |
322224 |
20942 |
| 5 |
फतेहगढ़ साहिब(8) |
अमर सिंह |
332591 |
34202 |
| 6 |
फिरोज़पुर (10) |
SHER SINGH GHUBAYA |
266626 |
3242 |
| 7 |
पटियाला(13) |
डा. धरमवीर गांधी |
305616 |
14831 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – आम आदमी पार्टी (पंजाब)
| क्रम संख्या |
संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी |
कुल मत |
अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 |
होशियारपुर(5) |
डा. राज कुमार चब्बेवाल |
303859 |
44111 |
| 2 |
आनन्दपुर साहिब(6) |
MALVINDER SINGH KANG |
313217 |
10846 |
| 3 |
संगरूर(12) |
GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER |
364085 |
172560 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – शिरोमणि अकाली दल (पंजाब)
| क्रम संख्या |
संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी |
कुल मत |
अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 |
भटिण्डा (11) |
हरसिमरत कौर बादल |
376558 |
49656 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – निर्दलीय (पंजाब)
| क्रम संख्या |
संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी |
कुल मत |
अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 |
खडूर साहिब(3) |
अमृतपाल सिंह |
404430 |
197120 |
| 2 |
फरीदकोट(9) |
सरबजीत सिंह खालसा |
298062 |
70053 |
Key Updates
- Congress Emerges Victorious: The Congress party has won a majority of the seats in Punjab, securing a significant victory in the state’s Lok Sabha elections.
- AAP’s Strong Showing: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has made a strong showing in the elections, winning several seats and emerging as a major force in Punjab’s politics.
- Shiromani Akali Dal’s Struggle Continues: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has struggled to make an impact in the elections, failing to secure a significant number of seats.
- BJP’s Poor Performance: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has performed poorly in the elections, failing to secure a single seat in the state.
Factors Behind the Congress Party’s Victory
- Effective Campaigning: The Congress party’s campaign strategy was well-crafted and targeted, effectively communicating the party’s vision and addressing the key issues that mattered to the voters.
- Local Issues: The Congress party’s focus on local issues such as the state’s economic development, infrastructure, and social welfare schemes resonated strongly with the electorate.
- Anti-BJP Sentiment: The BJP’s perceived arrogance and lack of understanding of local issues created an anti-BJP sentiment among the voters, which the Congress party was able to capitalize on effectively.
- Consolidation of Traditional Voter Base: The Congress party’s ability to maintain its core voter base, including the rural population and traditional supporters, contributed significantly to its electoral triumph.
Implications and the Road Ahead
The Congress party’s victory in Punjab’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections has significant implications for the state’s political landscape and the national political scenario. The party’s dominance in the state strengthens its position as a major force in Indian politics, setting the stage for further consolidation of power at the national level.
Conclusion
Punjab’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections have once again demonstrated the importance of local issues and grassroots politics in determining the outcome of elections. The Congress party’s triumph, driven by its focus on addressing the immediate concerns of the people and its effective campaigning, has sent a strong message to the AAP and other national parties. As the party looks to the future, it will undoubtedly build on this success to further strengthen its presence and influence in Indian politics.
