Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh has become a political battleground, with the BJP and INC engaged in a fierce contest. Uncover the key candidates, the factors shaping the election, and the far-reaching implications of the results.
Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh has long been a hotly contested political arena, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) vying for dominance. The 2024 elections saw a fierce battle between the two major parties, with Radheshyam Rathiya of the BJP and Dr. Menka Devi Singh of the INC emerging as the prominent candidates.
Radheshyam Rathiya (BJP)
Radheshyam Rathiya, the BJP candidate, is a seasoned politician with a strong grassroots presence in the constituency. He has previously served as a member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly and is known for his focus on infrastructure development and social welfare initiatives. Rathiya’s campaign has emphasized the BJP’s track record of good governance and the party’s commitment to the region’s overall development.
Dr. Menka Devi Singh (INC)
Dr. Menka Devi Singh, the INC candidate, is a respected medical professional and social activist. She has been actively involved in addressing the healthcare needs of the local community and has championed the cause of women’s empowerment. Singh’s campaign has centered around the Congress party’s vision for inclusive growth and the need to address the region’s socio-economic challenges.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 2 – RAIGARH (Chhattisgarh)
Won
808275 (+ 240391)
RADHESHYAM RATHIYA
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
567884 ( -240391)
DR. MENKA DEVI SINGH
Indian National Congress
Lost
15600 ( -792675)
INNOCENT KUJUR – BIDANA ORAON
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
10959 ( -797316)
ALBERT MING
Hamar Raj Party
Lost
7722 ( -800553)
PRAKASH KUMAR URANW
Independent
Lost
7420 ( -800855)
RUPNARAYAN EKKA
Independent
Lost
4593 ( -803682)
GOWARDHAN RATHIA
Independent
Lost
4167 ( -804108)
POOJA SIDAR
Independent
Lost
3015 ( -805260)
MADAN PRASAD GOND
Gondvana Gantantra Party
Lost
2626 ( -805649)
GULESHWAR PAINKRA
Bhartiya Shakti Chetna Party
Lost
2129 ( -806146)
UDAY KUMAR RATHIA
Independent
Lost
1825 ( -806450)
ABHAY KUMAR EKKA
Independent
Lost
1728 ( -806547)
BADAL EKKA
Sarv Adi Dal
15022 ( -793253)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 2 – रायगढ़ (छत्तीसगढ़)
विजयी
808275 (+ 240391)
राधेश्याम राठिया
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
567884 ( -240391)
डॉ. मेनका देवी सिंह
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
15600 ( -792675)
इनोसेंट कुजूर – बिड़ना उरांव
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
10959 ( -797316)
अलबर्ट मिंज
हमर राज पार्टी
हारा
7722 ( -800553)
प्रकाश कुमार उराँव
निर्दलीय
हारा
7420 ( -800855)
रूपनारायण एक्का
निर्दलीय
हारा
4593 ( -803682)
गोवर्धन राठिया
निर्दलीय
हारा
4167 ( -804108)
पूजा सिदार
निर्दलीय
हारा
3015 ( -805260)
मदन प्रसाद गोंड
गोंडवाना गणतंत्र पार्टी
हारा
2626 ( -805649)
गुलेश्वर पैंकरा
भारतीय शक्ति चेतना पार्टी
हारा
2129 ( -806146)
उदय कुमार राठिया
निर्दलीय
हारा
1825 ( -806450)
अभय कुमार एक्का
निर्दलीय
हारा
1728 ( -806547)
बादल एक्का
सर्व आदि दल
15022 ( -793253)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 2 – RAIGARH (Chhattisgarh)
S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RADHESHYAM RATHIYA | Bharatiya Janata Party | 806667 | 1608 | 808275 | 55.63 |
2 | DR. MENKA DEVI SINGH | Indian National Congress | 566487 | 1397 | 567884 | 39.08 |
3 | INNOCENT KUJUR – BIDANA ORAON | Bahujan Samaj Party | 15493 | 107 | 15600 | 1.07 |
4 | ALBERT MING | Hamar Raj Party | 10915 | 44 | 10959 | 0.75 |
5 | PRAKASH KUMAR URANW | Independent | 7719 | 3 | 7722 | 0.53 |
6 | RUPNARAYAN EKKA | Independent | 7410 | 10 | 7420 | 0.51 |
7 | GOWARDHAN RATHIA | Independent | 4591 | 2 | 4593 | 0.32 |
8 | POOJA SIDAR | Independent | 4159 | 8 | 4167 | 0.29 |
9 | MADAN PRASAD GOND | Gondvana Gantantra Party | 3007 | 8 | 3015 | 0.21 |
10 | GULESHWAR PAINKRA | Bhartiya Shakti Chetna Party | 2618 | 8 | 2626 | 0.18 |
11 | UDAY KUMAR RATHIA | Independent | 2127 | 2 | 2129 | 0.15 |
12 | ABHAY KUMAR EKKA | Independent | 1808 | 17 | 1825 | 0.13 |
13 | BADAL EKKA | Sarv Adi Dal | 1714 | 14 | 1728 | 0.12 |
14 | NOTA | None of the Above | 14993 | 29 | 15022 | 1.03 |
Total | 1449708 | 3257 | 1452965 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 2 – रायगढ़ (छत्तीसगढ़)
क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | राधेश्याम राठिया | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 806667 | 1608 | 808275 | 55.63 |
2 | डॉ. मेनका देवी सिंह | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 566487 | 1397 | 567884 | 39.08 |
3 | इनोसेंट कुजूर – बिड़ना उरांव | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 15493 | 107 | 15600 | 1.07 |
4 | अलबर्ट मिंज | हमर राज पार्टी | 10915 | 44 | 10959 | 0.75 |
5 | प्रकाश कुमार उराँव | निर्दलीय | 7719 | 3 | 7722 | 0.53 |
6 | रूपनारायण एक्का | निर्दलीय | 7410 | 10 | 7420 | 0.51 |
7 | गोवर्धन राठिया | निर्दलीय | 4591 | 2 | 4593 | 0.32 |
8 | पूजा सिदार | निर्दलीय | 4159 | 8 | 4167 | 0.29 |
9 | मदन प्रसाद गोंड | गोंडवाना गणतंत्र पार्टी | 3007 | 8 | 3015 | 0.21 |
10 | गुलेश्वर पैंकरा | भारतीय शक्ति चेतना पार्टी | 2618 | 8 | 2626 | 0.18 |
11 | उदय कुमार राठिया | निर्दलीय | 2127 | 2 | 2129 | 0.15 |
12 | अभय कुमार एक्का | निर्दलीय | 1808 | 17 | 1825 | 0.13 |
13 | बादल एक्का | सर्व आदि दल | 1714 | 14 | 1728 | 0.12 |
14 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 14993 | 29 | 15022 | 1.03 |
कुल | 1449708 | 3257 | 1452965 |
The 2024 Raigarh Lok Sabha election witnessed a high voter turnout of 78.85%, reflecting the electorate’s enthusiasm to shape the political landscape. This surge in voter participation can be attributed to several factors, including the growing awareness among the youth, the influence of local community leaders, and the effective mobilization efforts by both the BJP and the INC.
Demographic shifts have also played a significant role in shaping the electoral dynamics of Raigarh. The constituency’s substantial Scheduled Tribe (ST) population has become a crucial voting bloc, with both parties vying for their support. The BJP’s emphasis on tribal welfare schemes and the INC’s promise of greater representation for marginalized communities have resonated with this segment of the electorate.
The outcome of the Raigarh Lok Sabha election has far-reaching implications for local, state, and national politics. A BJP victory would consolidate the party’s hold on Chhattisgarh, potentially influencing the state’s political landscape and the party’s national strategy. Conversely, an INC win would bolster the Congress party’s position in the state and provide a morale boost for the party’s national ambitions.
In conclusion, the Raigarh Lok Sabha election has once again proven to be a crucial battleground in Chhattisgarh’s political arena. The contest between the BJP and the INC has been marked by high-stakes campaigning, strategic alliances, and a keen focus on addressing the region’s pressing issues. As the results unfold, the implications for the state and the nation will undoubtedly be closely watched and analyzed by political pundits and the electorate alike.