The North-East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a high-stakes election on May 25, 2024, with two prominent candidates vying for the seat. The results, announced on June 4, 2024, saw Manoj Tiwari of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge victorious, defeating Kanhaiya Kumar of the Indian National Congress (INC).
Won
824451 (+ 138778)
MANOJ TIWARI
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
685673 ( -138778)
KANHAIYA KUMAR
Indian National Congress
Lost
12138 ( -812313)
ASHOK KUMAR
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
3518 ( -820933)
SUNITA
Navarang Congress Party
Lost
3325 ( -821126)
AKESHAN DUT
Independent
Lost
2070 ( -822381)
SUSHIL CHOUDHARY
Aapki Apni Party (Peoples)
Lost
2042 ( -822409)
AJAY TIWARI
Right to Recall Party
Lost
1639 ( -822812)
SUBHASH
Rashtriya Janmorcha
Lost
1317 ( -823134)
AKASH SRIVASTAV
Jai Hind National Party
Lost
1163 ( -823288)
SANJEEV KUMAR PANDEY
Bharatiya Liberal Party
Lost
997 ( -823454)
SAROJ KUMAR RAY
Independent
Lost
827 ( -823624)
ADV. BHIM KISHOR
Peoples Party of India (Democratic)
Lost
799 ( -823652)
SANJEEV KUMAR
Public Political Party
Lost
676 ( -823775)
PRAKASH DEVI
Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)
Lost
653 ( -823798)
LAKSHYA VASHIST (SHYAM)
Jindabad Kranti Party
Lost
646 ( -823805)
BABITA YADAV
Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)
Lost
561 ( -823890)
MANOJ KUMAR
Independent
Lost
543 ( -823908)
NIVEDITA SHARMA “PREM”
Rashtrawadi Janlok Party (Satya)
Lost
540 ( -823911)
DR. RAJESH KUMAR SINGH
Independent
Lost
498 ( -823953)
KANHI LAL
Swatantra Jantaraj Party
Lost
491 ( -823960)
VIJAY KUMAR JHA
Independent
Lost
410 ( -824041)
YOGESH SWAMY
Independent
Lost
352 ( -824099)
ASHOK MISHRA
Independent
Lost
349 ( -824102)
ADV. K.T. PALUSKAR
Prabuddha Republican Party
Lost
324 ( -824127)
RAVI KIRAN THILAK THATIKONDA
Independent
Lost
310 ( -824141)
ISHWAR CHAND
Bharatrashtra Democratic Party
Lost
276 ( -824175)
JAGDISH
Rashtriya Samaj Paksha
Lost
270 ( -824181)
BIRPAL SINGH KOLI
Independent
5873 ( -818578)
NOTA
None of the Above
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANOJ TIWARI | Bharatiya Janata Party | 821567 | 2884 | 824451 | 53.1 |
| 2 | KANHAIYA KUMAR | Indian National Congress | 684501 | 1172 | 685673 | 44.16 |
| 3 | ASHOK KUMAR | Bahujan Samaj Party | 12053 | 85 | 12138 | 0.78 |
| 4 | SUNITA | Navarang Congress Party | 3518 | – | 3518 | 0.23 |
| 5 | AKESHAN DUT | Independent | 3325 | – | 3325 | 0.21 |
| 6 | SUSHIL CHOUDHARY | Aapki Apni Party (Peoples) | 2066 | 4 | 2070 | 0.13 |
| 7 | AJAY TIWARI | Right to Recall Party | 2040 | 2 | 2042 | 0.13 |
| 8 | SUBHASH | Rashtriya Janmorcha | 1639 | – | 1639 | 0.11 |
| 9 | AKASH SRIVASTAV | Jai Hind National Party | 1317 | – | 1317 | 0.08 |
| 10 | SANJEEV KUMAR PANDEY | Bharatiya Liberal Party | 1163 | – | 1163 | 0.07 |
| 11 | SAROJ KUMAR RAY | Independent | 931 | 66 | 997 | 0.06 |
| 12 | ADV. BHIM KISHOR | Peoples Party of India (Democratic) | 826 | 1 | 827 | 0.05 |
| 13 | SANJEEV KUMAR | Public Political Party | 799 | – | 799 | 0.05 |
| 14 | PRAKASH DEVI | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 676 | – | 676 | 0.04 |
| 15 | LAKSHYA VASHIST (SHYAM) | Jindabad Kranti Party | 653 | – | 653 | 0.04 |
| 16 | BABITA YADAV | Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) | 646 | – | 646 | 0.04 |
| 17 | MANOJ KUMAR | Independent | 559 | 2 | 561 | 0.04 |
| 18 | NIVEDITA SHARMA “PREM” | Rashtrawadi Janlok Party (Satya) | 541 | 2 | 543 | 0.03 |
| 19 | DR. RAJESH KUMAR SINGH | Independent | 539 | 1 | 540 | 0.03 |
| 20 | KANHI LAL | Swatantra Jantaraj Party | 496 | 2 | 498 | 0.03 |
| 21 | VIJAY KUMAR JHA | Independent | 486 | 5 | 491 | 0.03 |
| 22 | YOGESH SWAMY | Independent | 410 | – | 410 | 0.03 |
| 23 | ASHOK MISHRA | Independent | 352 | – | 352 | 0.02 |
| 24 | ADV. K.T. PALUSKAR | Prabuddha Republican Party | 349 | – | 349 | 0.02 |
| 25 | RAVI KIRAN THILAK THATIKONDA | Independent | 324 | – | 324 | 0.02 |
| 26 | ISHWAR CHAND | Bharatrashtra Democratic Party | 310 | – | 310 | 0.02 |
| 27 | JAGDISH | Rashtriya Samaj Paksha | 276 | – | 276 | 0.02 |
| 28 | BIRPAL SINGH KOLI | Independent | 269 | 1 | 270 | 0.02 |
| 29 | NOTA | None of the Above | 5845 | 28 | 5873 | 0.38 |
| Total | 1548476 | 4255 | 1552731 |
Key Candidates:
- Manoj Tiwari (BJP): Tiwari is a seasoned politician and a member of parliament from North-East Delhi since 2014. He has a strong grassroots presence and has been actively campaigning in the constituency, focusing on issues related to the migrant population and development.
- Kanhaiya Kumar (INC): Kumar is a prominent political activist and former student leader. He has been a vocal critic of the BJP government and has been actively campaigning in the constituency, focusing on issues related to social justice and empowerment.
Factors Influencing the Outcome:
- Voter Turnout: The voter turnout in North-East Delhi was 63.36%, which is slightly lower than the 2019 turnout of 62.78%. This indicates a moderate engagement from the electorate, which could have influenced the outcome.
- Demographic Shifts: The demographics of North-East Delhi have been shifting, with a growing population of young voters and a significant presence of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This shift has influenced the political landscape, with parties adapting their strategies to cater to these groups.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics:
- Local Politics: Tiwari’s victory is seen as a significant boost for the BJP in Delhi. It reinforces the party’s influence in the region and showcases the electorate’s faith in his leadership.
- State Politics: The result has implications for the future of the AAP-INC alliance in Delhi. The INC’s loss in North-East Delhi could impact the alliance’s ability to maintain its majority in the state assembly.
- National Politics: The outcome of the North-East Delhi election is significant in national politics. It highlights the importance of local issues and the need for parties to adapt their strategies to cater to the diverse demographics of different constituencies.
Conclusion:
The North-East Delhi Lok Sabha election result 2024 is a significant development in Indian politics. Manoj Tiwari’s victory and Kanhaiya Kumar’s performance highlight the importance of local issues and demographic shifts in shaping the political landscape. As we reflect on the results, engaging with the insights and trends that emerged from this election is essential.
