The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sonitpur, Assam saw a closely contested battle between the major political parties. Delve into the results, the key candidates, and the factors that shaped the outcome in this crucial constituency.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sonitpur, Assam saw a closely contested battle between the major political parties. Ranjit Dutta of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, securing 775,788 votes and defeating his closest rival Premlal Ganju of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 361,408 votes.
Main Candidates
The candidates who contested the Sonitpur seat were:
Ranjit Dutta (BJP) – A seasoned politician and the incumbent MP, Dutta has a strong base in the constituency and is known for his development-focused agenda.
Premlal Ganju (INC) – The Congress candidate, Ganju, is a local leader with a reputation for grassroots connect. He campaigned on issues of social welfare and economic empowerment.
Rishiraj Kaundinya (AAP) – The Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate, Kaundinya, sought to position himself as a fresh, anti-corruption alternative.
Raju Deuri (BPF) – Deuri, representing the Bodoland Peoples Front, appealed to the region’s ethnic Bodo voters with a focus on autonomy and community issues.
Rinku Roy (GSP) – Roy, the Gana Suraksha Party candidate, ran on a platform of regional pride and social justice.
Alam Ali (BMAHP) – Ali, from the Bahujan Maha Party, aimed to mobilize the constituency’s marginalized communities.
Kameswar Swargiary (VPI) – Swargiary, the Voters Party International nominee, campaigned as an independent voice for the people.
Pradip Bhandari (Independent) – Bhandari, an independent candidate, sought to position himself as a grassroots alternative to the major parties.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 11 – Sonitpur (Assam)
Won
775788 (+ 361408)
RANJIT DUTTA
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
414380 ( -361408)
PREMLAL GANJU
Indian National Congress
Lost
33048 ( -742740)
RISHIRAJ KAUNDINYA
Aam Aadmi Party
Lost
19892 ( -755896)
RAJU DEURI
Bodoland Peoples Front
Lost
8205 ( -767583)
PRADIP BHANDARI
Independent
Lost
7382 ( -768406)
KAMESWAR SWARGIARY
Voters Party International
Lost
6823 ( -768965)
RINKU ROY
Gana Suraksha Party
Lost
4202 ( -771586)
ALAM ALI
Bahujan Maha Party
18748 ( -757040)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 11 – सोनितपुर (असम)
विजयी
775788 (+ 361408)
रनजीत दत्ता
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
414380 ( -361408)
प्रेमलाल गंजु
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
33048 ( -742740)
ऋषिराज कौंडन्या
आम आदमी पार्टी
हारा
19892 ( -755896)
राजु देउरी
बोडोलैंड पीपुल्स फ्रंट
हारा
8205 ( -767583)
प्रदीप भंडारी
निर्दलीय
हारा
7382 ( -768406)
कामेश्वर स्वरगीयारी
वोटर्स पार्टी इण्टरनेशनल
हारा
6823 ( -768965)
रिंकु रॉय
गणा सुरक्षा पार्टी
हारा
4202 ( -771586)
आलम अलि
बहुजन महा पार्टी
18748 ( -757040)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 11 – Sonitpur (Assam)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RANJIT DUTTA | Bharatiya Janata Party | 771018 | 4770 | 775788 | 60.21 |
| 2 | PREMLAL GANJU | Indian National Congress | 412553 | 1827 | 414380 | 32.16 |
| 3 | RISHIRAJ KAUNDINYA | Aam Aadmi Party | 32771 | 277 | 33048 | 2.56 |
| 4 | RAJU DEURI | Bodoland Peoples Front | 19775 | 117 | 19892 | 1.54 |
| 5 | PRADIP BHANDARI | Independent | 8136 | 69 | 8205 | 0.64 |
| 6 | KAMESWAR SWARGIARY | Voters Party International | 7320 | 62 | 7382 | 0.57 |
| 7 | RINKU ROY | Gana Suraksha Party | 6780 | 43 | 6823 | 0.53 |
| 8 | ALAM ALI | Bahujan Maha Party | 4186 | 16 | 4202 | 0.33 |
| 9 | NOTA | None of the Above | 18535 | 213 | 18748 | 1.46 |
| Total | 1281074 | 7394 | 1288468 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 11 – सोनितपुर (असम)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | रनजीत दत्ता | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 771018 | 4770 | 775788 | 60.21 |
| 2 | प्रेमलाल गंजु | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 412553 | 1827 | 414380 | 32.16 |
| 3 | ऋषिराज कौंडन्या | आम आदमी पार्टी | 32771 | 277 | 33048 | 2.56 |
| 4 | राजु देउरी | बोडोलैंड पीपुल्स फ्रंट | 19775 | 117 | 19892 | 1.54 |
| 5 | प्रदीप भंडारी | निर्दलीय | 8136 | 69 | 8205 | 0.64 |
| 6 | कामेश्वर स्वरगीयारी | वोटर्स पार्टी इण्टरनेशनल | 7320 | 62 | 7382 | 0.57 |
| 7 | रिंकु रॉय | गणा सुरक्षा पार्टी | 6780 | 43 | 6823 | 0.53 |
| 8 | आलम अलि | बहुजन महा पार्टी | 4186 | 16 | 4202 | 0.33 |
| 9 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 18535 | 213 | 18748 | 1.46 |
| कुल | 1281074 | 7394 | 1288468 |
The election saw a voter turnout of 78.46%, a slight decrease from the 79% turnout in 2019. This suggests that while political engagement remained high, there may have been some voter fatigue or disillusionment with the choices on offer.
Demographic shifts in the constituency, including the growing influence of younger and urban voters, as well as the evolving balance of support among different ethnic and religious communities, likely played a role in shaping the outcome. The BJP’s success in consolidating its base, while the opposition parties struggled to present a united front, appears to have been a key factor.
The results in Sonitpur have significant implications for local, state, and national politics. At the local level, the BJP’s victory strengthens its hold on the constituency and could translate into greater influence in the state legislature. For Assam, the outcome reinforces the party’s dominance, even as the opposition parties seek to regroup and mount a more effective challenge.
Conclusion
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sonitpur have once again demonstrated the BJP’s electoral prowess, while also highlighting the ongoing efforts of opposition parties to connect with the electorate and offer alternative visions for the constituency’s development. As the country grapples with a range of economic, social, and political challenges, the Sonitpur result serves as a microcosm of the larger trends shaping India’s political landscape.
