The 2024 Indian general election in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was a closely watched contest, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking to retain its hold on the lone Lok Sabha seat in the union territory. The election saw a spirited campaign from both the BJP and the Indian National Congress (INC), the main opposition party, as they vied for the support of the island’s diverse electorate.
Candidates
The key candidates in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lok Sabha constituency were:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Bishnu Pada Ray – Incumbent Member of Parliament
Indian National Congress (INC)
Kuldeep Rai Sharma – Former Member of Parliament (2004-2009)
Both candidates had prior experience in the Lok Sabha, making the contest an intriguing one.
Results
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 1 – Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
Won
102436 (+ 24396)
BISHNU PADA RAY
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
78040 ( -24396)
KULDEEP RAI SHARMA
Indian National Congress
Lost
8254 ( -94182)
MANOJ PAUL
Andaman Nicobar Democratic Congress
Lost
6017 ( -96419)
D AYYAPPAN
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Lost
2203 ( -100233)
V.K. ABDUL AZIZ
Independent
Lost
914 ( -101522)
K J B SELVARAJ
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Lost
719 ( -101717)
DR ARUN KUMAR MALLIK
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
542 ( -101894)
RINKU MALA MONDAL
Independent
Lost
507 ( -101929)
K VENKAT RAM BABU
Independent
Lost
380 ( -102056)
USHA KUMARI
Independent
Lost
351 ( -102085)
SALAMAT MONDAL
Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)
Lost
342 ( -102094)
ANAND RAMNATH ARLEKAR
Independent
1809 ( -100627)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 1 – अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीप समूह (अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीप समूह)
विजयी
102436 (+ 24396)
बिष्णु पद राय
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
78040 ( -24396)
कुलदीप राय शर्मा
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
8254 ( -94182)
मनोज पॉल
अंडमान निकोबार डेमोक्रेटिक कांग्रेस
हारा
6017 ( -96419)
डी अय्यप्पन
कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी आफ इंडिया (मार्क्ससिस्ट)
हारा
2203 ( -100233)
वी.के. अब्दुल अज़ीज़
निर्दलीय
हारा
914 ( -101522)
के जे बी सेल्वाराज
ऑल इंडिया अन्ना द्रविड़ मुन्नेत्र कड़गम
हारा
719 ( -101717)
डॉ अरुण कुमार मल्लिक
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
542 ( -101894)
रिंकू माला मंडल
निर्दलीय
हारा
507 ( -101929)
के वेंकट राम बाबू
निर्दलीय
हारा
380 ( -102056)
उषा कुमारी
निर्दलीय
हारा
351 ( -102085)
सलामत मंडल
सोशलिस्ट युनिटी सेंटर ऑफ इंडिया (कॉम्युनिस्ट)
हारा
342 ( -102094)
आनंद रामनाथ अर्लेकर
निर्दलीय
1809 ( -100627)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024Parliamentary Constituency 1 – Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BISHNU PADA RAY | Bharatiya Janata Party | 102182 | 254 | 102436 | 50.58 |
| 2 | KULDEEP RAI SHARMA | Indian National Congress | 77829 | 211 | 78040 | 38.54 |
| 3 | MANOJ PAUL | Andaman Nicobar Democratic Congress | 8236 | 18 | 8254 | 4.08 |
| 4 | D AYYAPPAN | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 6009 | 8 | 6017 | 2.97 |
| 5 | V.K. ABDUL AZIZ | Independent | 2195 | 8 | 2203 | 1.09 |
| 6 | K J B SELVARAJ | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 911 | 3 | 914 | 0.45 |
| 7 | DR ARUN KUMAR MALLIK | Bahujan Samaj Party | 714 | 5 | 719 | 0.36 |
| 8 | RINKU MALA MONDAL | Independent | 539 | 3 | 542 | 0.27 |
| 9 | K VENKAT RAM BABU | Independent | 506 | 1 | 507 | 0.25 |
| 10 | USHA KUMARI | Independent | 378 | 2 | 380 | 0.19 |
| 11 | SALAMAT MONDAL | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 349 | 2 | 351 | 0.17 |
| 12 | ANAND RAMNATH ARLEKAR | Independent | 342 | – | 342 | 0.17 |
| 13 | NOTA | None of the Above | 1802 | 7 | 1809 | 0.89 |
| Total | 201992 | 522 | 202514 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024 लोक सभा क्षेत्र 1 – अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीप समूह (अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीप समूह)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | बिष्णु पद राय | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 102182 | 254 | 102436 | 50.58 |
| 2 | कुलदीप राय शर्मा | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 77829 | 211 | 78040 | 38.54 |
| 3 | मनोज पॉल | अंडमान निकोबार डेमोक्रेटिक कांग्रेस | 8236 | 18 | 8254 | 4.08 |
| 4 | डी अय्यप्पन | कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी आफ इंडिया (मार्क्ससिस्ट) | 6009 | 8 | 6017 | 2.97 |
| 5 | वी.के. अब्दुल अज़ीज़ | निर्दलीय | 2195 | 8 | 2203 | 1.09 |
| 6 | के जे बी सेल्वाराज | ऑल इंडिया अन्ना द्रविड़ मुन्नेत्र कड़गम | 911 | 3 | 914 | 0.45 |
| 7 | डॉ अरुण कुमार मल्लिक | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 714 | 5 | 719 | 0.36 |
| 8 | रिंकू माला मंडल | निर्दलीय | 539 | 3 | 542 | 0.27 |
| 9 | के वेंकट राम बाबू | निर्दलीय | 506 | 1 | 507 | 0.25 |
| 10 | उषा कुमारी | निर्दलीय | 378 | 2 | 380 | 0.19 |
| 11 | सलामत मंडल | सोशलिस्ट युनिटी सेंटर ऑफ इंडिया (कॉम्युनिस्ट) | 349 | 2 | 351 | 0.17 |
| 12 | आनंद रामनाथ अर्लेकर | निर्दलीय | 342 | – | 342 | 0.17 |
| 13 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 1802 | 7 | 1809 | 0.89 |
| कुल | 201992 | 522 | 202514 |
The election results saw the BJP’s Bishnu Pada Ray emerge victorious, securing 52.17% of the votes. Kuldeep Rai Sharma of the INC came in second with 38.53% of the votes.
The voter turnout in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands stood at 64.10%, reflecting the island’s engaged electorate.
Significance of the Results
The BJP’s win in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lok Sabha seat is significant for a few reasons:
Consecutive Victory
This marks the second consecutive victory for the BJP in the union territory, solidifying the party’s hold on the lone parliamentary seat.
Margin of Victory
Bishnu Pada Ray’s victory with over 52% of the votes demonstrates a strong mandate from the electorate, a testament to the BJP’s campaign and connect with the people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Importance of the Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with their strategic location in the Indian Ocean, hold immense geopolitical significance for India. The BJP’s win ensures the party’s continued influence and representation in this crucial region.
Conclusion
The 2024 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lok Sabha election was a closely watched contest, with the BJP and INC vying for the lone parliamentary seat. Ultimately, the BJP’s Bishnu Pada Ray emerged victorious, securing a second consecutive term as the Member of Parliament. This result underscores the BJP’s political dominance in the union territory and the party’s ability to connect with the island’s diverse electorate.
