The UDHAMPUR Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a high-stakes election on May 13, 2024, with 13 candidates vying for the seat. The results, announced on June 4, 2024, saw Jitendra Singh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge victorious, defeating Choudhary Lal Singh of the Indian National Congress (INC).
Won
571076 (+ 124373)
DR JITENDRA SINGH
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
446703 ( -124373)
CH LAL SINGH
Indian National Congress
Lost
39599 ( -531477)
GHULAM MOHD SAROORI
Independent
Lost
9082 ( -561994)
MEHRAJ DIN
Independent
Lost
8642 ( -562434)
AMIT KUMAR
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
7158 ( -563918)
MOHD ALI GUJJAR
Independent
Lost
6834 ( -564242)
MANOJ KUMAR
Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal
Lost
3292 ( -567784)
BALWAN SINGH
Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (Bhim)
Lost
3088 ( -567988)
SWARN VEER SINGH JARAL
Independent
Lost
2247 ( -568829)
DR PANKAJ SHARMA
Independent
Lost
1605 ( -569471)
RAJESH MANCHANDA
Independent
Lost
1463 ( -569613)
SACHIN GUPTA
Independent
12938 ( -558138)
NOTA
None of the Above
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR JITENDRA SINGH | Bharatiya Janata Party | 566833 | 4243 | 571076 | 51.28 |
| 2 | CH LAL SINGH | Indian National Congress | 444151 | 2552 | 446703 | 40.11 |
| 3 | GHULAM MOHD SAROORI | Independent | 39519 | 80 | 39599 | 3.56 |
| 4 | MEHRAJ DIN | Independent | 9055 | 27 | 9082 | 0.82 |
| 5 | AMIT KUMAR | Bahujan Samaj Party | 8559 | 83 | 8642 | 0.78 |
| 6 | MOHD ALI GUJJAR | Independent | 7139 | 19 | 7158 | 0.64 |
| 7 | MANOJ KUMAR | Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal | 6778 | 56 | 6834 | 0.61 |
| 8 | BALWAN SINGH | Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party (Bhim) | 3243 | 49 | 3292 | 0.3 |
| 9 | SWARN VEER SINGH JARAL | Independent | 3071 | 17 | 3088 | 0.28 |
| 10 | DR PANKAJ SHARMA | Independent | 2201 | 46 | 2247 | 0.2 |
| 11 | RAJESH MANCHANDA | Independent | 1575 | 30 | 1605 | 0.14 |
| 12 | SACHIN GUPTA | Independent | 1457 | 6 | 1463 | 0.13 |
| 13 | NOTA | None of the Above | 12891 | 47 | 12938 | 1.16 |
| Total | 1106472 | 7255 | 1113727 |
IN HIndi
विजयी
571076 (+ 124373)
डॉ. जीतेन्द्र सिंह
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
446703 ( -124373)
चौधरी लाल सिंह
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
39599 ( -531477)
गुलाम मोहम्मद सरूरी
निर्दलीय
हारा
9082 ( -561994)
मेहराज दीन
निर्दलीय
हारा
8642 ( -562434)
अमित कुमार
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
7158 ( -563918)
मोहम्मद अली गुज्जर
निर्दलीय
हारा
6834 ( -564242)
मनोज कुमार
एकम सनातन भारत दल
हारा
3292 ( -567784)
बलवान सिंह
जम्मू एण्ड कश्मीर नेशनल पैंथर्स पार्टी (भीम)
हारा
3088 ( -567988)
स्वर्ण वीर सिंह जराल
निर्दलीय
हारा
2247 ( -568829)
डॉ. पंकज शर्मा
निर्दलीय
हारा
1605 ( -569471)
राजेश मनचंदा
निर्दलीय
हारा
1463 ( -569613)
सचिन गुप्ता
निर्दलीय
12938 ( -558138)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | डॉ. जीतेन्द्र सिंह | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 566833 | 4243 | 571076 | 51.28 |
| 2 | चौधरी लाल सिंह | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 444151 | 2552 | 446703 | 40.11 |
| 3 | गुलाम मोहम्मद सरूरी | निर्दलीय | 39519 | 80 | 39599 | 3.56 |
| 4 | मेहराज दीन | निर्दलीय | 9055 | 27 | 9082 | 0.82 |
| 5 | अमित कुमार | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 8559 | 83 | 8642 | 0.78 |
| 6 | मोहम्मद अली गुज्जर | निर्दलीय | 7139 | 19 | 7158 | 0.64 |
| 7 | मनोज कुमार | एकम सनातन भारत दल | 6778 | 56 | 6834 | 0.61 |
| 8 | बलवान सिंह | जम्मू एण्ड कश्मीर नेशनल पैंथर्स पार्टी (भीम) | 3243 | 49 | 3292 | 0.3 |
| 9 | स्वर्ण वीर सिंह जराल | निर्दलीय | 3071 | 17 | 3088 | 0.28 |
| 10 | डॉ. पंकज शर्मा | निर्दलीय | 2201 | 46 | 2247 | 0.2 |
| 11 | राजेश मनचंदा | निर्दलीय | 1575 | 30 | 1605 | 0.14 |
| 12 | सचिन गुप्ता | निर्दलीय | 1457 | 6 | 1463 | 0.13 |
| 13 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 12891 | 47 | 12938 | 1.16 |
| कुल | 1106472 | 7255 | 1113727 |
Key Candidates:
Jitendra Singh (BJP): Jitendra Singh is a prominent figure in the BJP and has been a member of parliament from UDHAMPUR since 2014. He has a strong grassroots presence and has been actively campaigning in the constituency, focusing on issues related to development and infrastructure.
Choudhary Lal Singh (INC): Choudhary Lal Singh is a veteran politician and a member of the INC. He has been actively campaigning in the UDHAMPUR constituency, focusing on issues related to the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ghulam Mohd Saroori (Independent): Ghulam Mohd Saroori is an independent candidate actively campaigning in the UDHAMPUR constituency. He has a significant following in the region and has been vocal about the area’s development issues.
Factors Influencing the Outcome:
Voter Turnout: The voter turnout in UDHAMPUR was 67.98%, which is higher than the national average. This indicates a strong engagement from the electorate, which could have influenced the outcome.
Demographic Shifts: The demographics of UDHAMPUR have been shifting, with a growing population of young voters and a significant presence of the Hindu community. 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: Jitendra Singh’s victory is seen as a significant boost for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir. 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 INC’s future in Jammu and Kashmir. The party’s loss in UDHAMPUR could impact its ability to maintain its presence in the state assembly.
National Politics: The outcome of the UDHAMPUR 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.
