The 2024 Jorhat Lok Sabha Election in Assam was a closely watched contest, with the Indian National Congress (INC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielding their top candidates. Gaurav Gogoi of the INC emerged victorious, securing 751,771 votes and defeating his closest rival, Topon Kumar Gogoi of the BJP, who received 607,378 votes.
Candidates and Results
The prominent candidates in the 2024 Jorhat Lok Sabha election were:
Gaurav Gogoi (INC)
Gaurav Gogoi is a two-time sitting MP from the Kaliabor constituency, which was recently rechristened as Kaziranga. He is the Deputy Leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha and is considered a confidante of Rahul Gandhi. Gogoi holds a B.Tech. in electrical engineering and an MA in Public Administration, and is married to Elizabeth Gogoi, with whom he has a son.
Topon Kumar Gogoi (BJP)
Topon Kumar Gogoi was the incumbent MP, having won the Jorhat seat in the 2019 general elections. He was seeking re-election on a BJP ticket and had the backing of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who campaigned extensively in the constituency.
Other Candidates
The other candidates in the fray were Arun Chandra Handique from the Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal and independent candidate Raj Kumar Duwara, who secured 9,086 and 8,370 votes, respectively.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 14 – Jorhat (Assam)
Won
751771 (+ 144393)
GAURAV GOGOI
Indian National Congress
Lost
607378 ( -144393)
TOPON KUMAR GOGOI
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
9086 ( -742685)
ARUN CHANDRA HANDIQUE
Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal
Lost
8370 ( -743401)
RAJ KUMAR DUWARA
Independent
14555 ( -737216)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 14 – जोरहाट (असम)
विजयी
751771 (+ 144393)
गौरव गोगोई
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
607378 ( -144393)
तपन कुमार गोगोई
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
9086 ( -742685)
अरुण चंद्र हांडिक
एकम सनातन भारत दल
हारा
8370 ( -743401)
राज कुमार दुवरा
निर्दलीय
14555 ( -737216)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 14 – Jorhat (Assam)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAURAV GOGOI | Indian National Congress | 743194 | 8577 | 751771 | 54.04 |
| 2 | TOPON KUMAR GOGOI | Bharatiya Janata Party | 602019 | 5359 | 607378 | 43.66 |
| 3 | ARUN CHANDRA HANDIQUE | Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal | 8998 | 88 | 9086 | 0.65 |
| 4 | RAJ KUMAR DUWARA | Independent | 8315 | 55 | 8370 | 0.6 |
| 5 | NOTA | None of the Above | 14477 | 78 | 14555 | 1.05 |
| Total | 1377003 | 14157 | 1391160 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 14 – जोरहाट (असम)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | गौरव गोगोई | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 743194 | 8577 | 751771 | 54.04 |
| 2 | तपन कुमार गोगोई | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 602019 | 5359 | 607378 | 43.66 |
| 3 | अरुण चंद्र हांडिक | एकम सनातन भारत दल | 8998 | 88 | 9086 | 0.65 |
| 4 | राज कुमार दुवरा | निर्दलीय | 8315 | 55 | 8370 | 0.6 |
| 5 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 14477 | 78 | 14555 | 1.05 |
| कुल | 1377003 | 14157 | 1391160 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency has a diverse demographic, and the election witnessed a high voter turnout of 79.89%. The Congress party’s strong campaign, led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the party’s focus on issues such as job creation and farmer welfare, appear to have resonated with the electorate. Additionally, the BJP’s reliance on the state government’s machinery and the Chief Minister’s personal involvement in the campaign may have backfired, leading to Gaurav Gogoi’s victory.
Implications and Significance
The Jorhat election result is significant for both local and national politics. Gaurav Gogoi’s win represents a setback for the BJP in Assam, where the party has been dominant in recent years. The outcome also highlights the Congress party’s ability to mount a strong challenge in a key constituency, potentially setting the stage for a more competitive political landscape in the state.At the national level, the Jorhat result could be seen as a harbinger of a broader shift in voter sentiment, with the Congress party making inroads in a region that has traditionally been a BJP stronghold. As the country gears up for the 2024 general elections, the Jorhat outcome will be closely watched for its implications on the national political landscape.
