Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is a crucial Lok Sabha constituency in the state. The 2024 election saw a high-stakes battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), with the BJP emerging victorious.
Candidates and Results
The prominent candidates in the 2024 Raipur Lok Sabha election were:
Brijmohan Agrawal (BJP) – Won with 1,050,351 votes (66.19% vote share)
Brijmohan Agrawal is a seasoned BJP leader who has held various positions within the party. He is known for his focus on infrastructure development and improving the city’s civic amenities.
Vikas Upadhyay (INC) – First Runner-Up with 475,066 votes (29.94% vote share)
Vikas Upadhyay is a young and dynamic Congress leader who has been actively involved in addressing the concerns of the city’s youth and marginalized communities.
Mamta Rani Sahu (BSP) – Secured 9,299 votes (0.59% vote share)
Mamta Rani Sahu is a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate who campaigned on a platform of empowering Dalit and other marginalized communities.
Savita Shailendra Banjare (SSBD) – Secured 8,768 votes (0.55% vote share)
Savita Shailendra Banjare is a candidate from the Samagra Samaj Bharatiya Dal (SSBD), a regional political party, who focused on issues related to social welfare and inclusive development.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 8 – RAIPUR (Chhattisgarh)
Won
1050351 (+ 575285)
BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
475066 ( -575285)
VIKAS UPADHYAY
Indian National Congress
Lost
9299 ( -1041052)
MAMTA RANI SAHU
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
8768 ( -1041583)
SAVITA SHAILENDRA BANJARE
Shakti Sena (Bharat Desh)
Lost
4630 ( -1045721)
RADHESHWARI GAIKWAD
Independent
Lost
3499 ( -1046852)
SURESH KUMAR NETAM
Hamar Raj Party
Lost
2916 ( -1047435)
ANIL MAHOBIA
Right to Recall Party
Lost
2865 ( -1047486)
ENGI. LAL BAHADUR YADAV
Gondvana Gantantra Party
Lost
2185 ( -1048166)
RAMKRISHNA VERMA
Independent
Lost
2054 ( -1048297)
YAKUB KHAN
Independent
Lost
1920 ( -1048431)
VISHWAJIT HARODE
Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)
Lost
1608 ( -1048743)
AMARNATH CHANDRAKAR
Independent
Lost
1351 ( -1049000)
LAKHAMOO RAM TANDON
Rashtriya Jansabha Party
Lost
1312 ( -1049039)
YASHUTOSH LAHARE
Ambedkarite Party of India
Lost
1193 ( -1049158)
RAJESH DHRUV
Independent
Lost
1062 ( -1049289)
DAYA SHANKER NISHAD
Bhartiya Shakti Chetna Party
Lost
1059 ( -1049292)
BODHAN LAL FARIKAR
Independent
Lost
1036 ( -1049315)
PILARAM ANANT
Sunder Samaj Party
Lost
960 ( -1049391)
ROHIT KUMAR PATIL
Independent
Lost
960 ( -1049391)
HIRA NAND NAGWANI (ASHOK BHAIYA)
Republican Party of India (A)
Lost
821 ( -1049530)
BHANJAN JANGADE (ADHIWAKTA)
Bharatiya Bahujan Congress
Lost
766 ( -1049585)
MO. AMIN
Bhrashtachar Mukti Morcha
Lost
724 ( -1049627)
MANOJ VERMA
Independent
Lost
705 ( -1049646)
PITAMBAR JANGDE
Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)
Lost
528 ( -1049823)
ASHISH KUMAR TIWARI
Aap Sabki Apni Party
Lost
503 ( -1049848)
ENGI. BHANU PRATAP TANDE
Independent
Lost
467 ( -1049884)
MO. IMRAN KHAN
Independent
Lost
434 ( -1049917)
NEERAJ SAINI PUJARI
Dhoom Sena
Lost
414 ( -1049937)
SUDHANSHU BHUSHAN
Independent
Lost
391 ( -1049960)
RAMPRASAD PRAJAPATI
Independent
Lost
369 ( -1049982)
PRAVIN JAIN
Independent
Lost
349 ( -1050002)
VINAYAK DHAMGAYE
Independent
Lost
337 ( -1050014)
NANDNI NAYAK
Independent
Lost
310 ( -1050041)
PRAVISHANT SALOMAN
Independent
Lost
295 ( -1050056)
SAYED IRSHAD
Independent
Lost
294 ( -1050057)
DR. OMPRAKASH SAHU
Independent
Lost
254 ( -1050097)
MO. NASIR
Independent
Lost
252 ( -1050099)
NURI KHAN
Independent
4448 ( -1045903)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 8 – रायपुर (छत्तीसगढ़)
विजयी
1050351 (+ 575285)
बृजमोहन अग्रवाल
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
475066 ( -575285)
विकास उपाध्याय
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
9299 ( -1041052)
ममता रानी साहू
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
8768 ( -1041583)
सविता शैलेन्द्र बंजारे
शक्ति सेना भारत देश
हारा
4630 ( -1045721)
राधेश्वरी गायकवाड
निर्दलीय
हारा
3499 ( -1046852)
सुरेश कुमार नेताम
हमर राज पार्टी
हारा
2916 ( -1047435)
अनिल महोबिया
राइट टु रिकॉल पार्टी
हारा
2865 ( -1047486)
इंजी. लाल बहादुर यादव
गोंडवाना गणतंत्र पार्टी
हारा
2185 ( -1048166)
रामकृष्ण वर्मा
निर्दलीय
हारा
2054 ( -1048297)
याकुब खान
निर्दलीय
हारा
1920 ( -1048431)
विश्वजीत हरोडे
सोशलिस्ट युनिटी सेंटर ऑफ इंडिया (कॉम्युनिस्ट)
हारा
1608 ( -1048743)
अमरनाथ चंद्राकर
निर्दलीय
हारा
1351 ( -1049000)
लखमू राम टंडन
राष्ट्रीय जनसभा पार्टी
हारा
1312 ( -1049039)
याशुतोष लहरे
आंबेडकराईट पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया
हारा
1193 ( -1049158)
राजेश ध्रुव
निर्दलीय
हारा
1062 ( -1049289)
दया शंकर निषाद
भारतीय शक्ति चेतना पार्टी
हारा
1059 ( -1049292)
बोधन लाल फरिकार
निर्दलीय
हारा
1036 ( -1049315)
पीलाराम अनंत
सुंदर समाज पार्टी
हारा
960 ( -1049391)
रोहित कुमार पाटिल
निर्दलीय
हारा
960 ( -1049391)
हीरा नंद नागवानी (अशोक भैया)
रिपब्लिकन पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया (ए)
हारा
821 ( -1049530)
भंजन जांगड़े (अधिवक्ता)
भारतीय बहुजन कांग्रेस
हारा
766 ( -1049585)
मो. अमिन
भ्रष्टाचार मुक्ति मार्चा
हारा
724 ( -1049627)
मनोज वर्मा
निर्दलीय
हारा
705 ( -1049646)
पिताम्बर जांगड़े
आजाद समाज पार्टी (कांशी राम)
हारा
528 ( -1049823)
आशीष कुमार तिवारी
आप सबकी अपनी पार्टी
हारा
503 ( -1049848)
इंजी. भानु प्रताप टाण्डें
निर्दलीय
हारा
467 ( -1049884)
मो. इमरान खान
निर्दलीय
हारा
434 ( -1049917)
नीरज सैनी पुजारी
धू सेना
हारा
414 ( -1049937)
सुधांशु भूषण
निर्दलीय
हारा
391 ( -1049960)
रामप्रसाद प्रजापति
निर्दलीय
हारा
369 ( -1049982)
प्रवीण जैन
निर्दलीय
हारा
349 ( -1050002)
विनायक धमगाये
निर्दलीय
हारा
337 ( -1050014)
नंदिनी नायक
निर्दलीय
हारा
310 ( -1050041)
प्रविशांत सालोमन
निर्दलीय
हारा
295 ( -1050056)
सैय्यद इरशाद
निर्दलीय
हारा
294 ( -1050057)
डॉ ओमप्रकाश साहू
निर्दलीय
हारा
254 ( -1050097)
मो. नासीर
निर्दलीय
हारा
252 ( -1050099)
नुरी खॉं
निर्दलीय
4448 ( -1045903)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 8 – RAIPUR (Chhattisgarh)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRIJMOHAN AGRAWAL | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1047447 | 2904 | 1050351 | 66.19 |
| 2 | VIKAS UPADHYAY | Indian National Congress | 473656 | 1410 | 475066 | 29.94 |
| 3 | MAMTA RANI SAHU | Bahujan Samaj Party | 9201 | 98 | 9299 | 0.59 |
| 4 | SAVITA SHAILENDRA BANJARE | Shakti Sena (Bharat Desh) | 8765 | 3 | 8768 | 0.55 |
| 5 | RADHESHWARI GAIKWAD | Independent | 4629 | 1 | 4630 | 0.29 |
| 6 | SURESH KUMAR NETAM | Hamar Raj Party | 3492 | 7 | 3499 | 0.22 |
| 7 | ANIL MAHOBIA | Right to Recall Party | 2914 | 2 | 2916 | 0.18 |
| 8 | ENGI. LAL BAHADUR YADAV | Gondvana Gantantra Party | 2859 | 6 | 2865 | 0.18 |
| 9 | RAMKRISHNA VERMA | Independent | 2182 | 3 | 2185 | 0.14 |
| 10 | YAKUB KHAN | Independent | 2054 | – | 2054 | 0.13 |
| 11 | VISHWAJIT HARODE | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 1920 | – | 1920 | 0.12 |
| 12 | AMARNATH CHANDRAKAR | Independent | 1608 | – | 1608 | 0.1 |
| 13 | LAKHAMOO RAM TANDON | Rashtriya Jansabha Party | 1347 | 4 | 1351 | 0.09 |
| 14 | YASHUTOSH LAHARE | Ambedkarite Party of India | 1312 | – | 1312 | 0.08 |
| 15 | RAJESH DHRUV | Independent | 1187 | 6 | 1193 | 0.08 |
| 16 | BODHAN LAL FARIKAR | Independent | 1059 | – | 1059 | 0.07 |
| 17 | DAYA SHANKER NISHAD | Bhartiya Shakti Chetna Party | 1051 | 11 | 1062 | 0.07 |
| 18 | PILARAM ANANT | Sunder Samaj Party | 1033 | 3 | 1036 | 0.07 |
| 19 | ROHIT KUMAR PATIL | Independent | 960 | – | 960 | 0.06 |
| 20 | HIRA NAND NAGWANI (ASHOK BHAIYA) | Republican Party of India (A) | 958 | 2 | 960 | 0.06 |
| 21 | BHANJAN JANGADE (ADHIWAKTA) | Bharatiya Bahujan Congress | 818 | 3 | 821 | 0.05 |
| 22 | MO. AMIN | Bhrashtachar Mukti Morcha | 765 | 1 | 766 | 0.05 |
| 23 | MANOJ VERMA | Independent | 723 | 1 | 724 | 0.05 |
| 24 | PITAMBAR JANGDE | Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) | 701 | 4 | 705 | 0.04 |
| 25 | ASHISH KUMAR TIWARI | Aap Sabki Apni Party | 525 | 3 | 528 | 0.03 |
| 26 | ENGI. BHANU PRATAP TANDE | Independent | 500 | 3 | 503 | 0.03 |
| 27 | MO. IMRAN KHAN | Independent | 466 | 1 | 467 | 0.03 |
| 28 | NEERAJ SAINI PUJARI | Dhoom Sena | 434 | – | 434 | 0.03 |
| 29 | SUDHANSHU BHUSHAN | Independent | 413 | 1 | 414 | 0.03 |
| 30 | RAMPRASAD PRAJAPATI | Independent | 391 | – | 391 | 0.02 |
| 31 | PRAVIN JAIN | Independent | 369 | – | 369 | 0.02 |
| 32 | VINAYAK DHAMGAYE | Independent | 349 | – | 349 | 0.02 |
| 33 | NANDNI NAYAK | Independent | 336 | 1 | 337 | 0.02 |
| 34 | PRAVISHANT SALOMAN | Independent | 310 | – | 310 | 0.02 |
| 35 | SAYED IRSHAD | Independent | 295 | – | 295 | 0.02 |
| 36 | DR. OMPRAKASH SAHU | Independent | 291 | 3 | 294 | 0.02 |
| 37 | MO. NASIR | Independent | 254 | – | 254 | 0.02 |
| 38 | NURI KHAN | Independent | 252 | – | 252 | 0.02 |
| 39 | NOTA | None of the Above | 4414 | 34 | 4448 | 0.28 |
| Total | 1582240 | 4515 | 1586755 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 8 – रायपुर (छत्तीसगढ़)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | बृजमोहन अग्रवाल | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 1047447 | 2904 | 1050351 | 66.19 |
| 2 | विकास उपाध्याय | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 473656 | 1410 | 475066 | 29.94 |
| 3 | ममता रानी साहू | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 9201 | 98 | 9299 | 0.59 |
| 4 | सविता शैलेन्द्र बंजारे | शक्ति सेना भारत देश | 8765 | 3 | 8768 | 0.55 |
| 5 | राधेश्वरी गायकवाड | निर्दलीय | 4629 | 1 | 4630 | 0.29 |
| 6 | सुरेश कुमार नेताम | हमर राज पार्टी | 3492 | 7 | 3499 | 0.22 |
| 7 | अनिल महोबिया | राइट टु रिकॉल पार्टी | 2914 | 2 | 2916 | 0.18 |
| 8 | इंजी. लाल बहादुर यादव | गोंडवाना गणतंत्र पार्टी | 2859 | 6 | 2865 | 0.18 |
| 9 | रामकृष्ण वर्मा | निर्दलीय | 2182 | 3 | 2185 | 0.14 |
| 10 | याकुब खान | निर्दलीय | 2054 | – | 2054 | 0.13 |
| 11 | विश्वजीत हरोडे | सोशलिस्ट युनिटी सेंटर ऑफ इंडिया (कॉम्युनिस्ट) | 1920 | – | 1920 | 0.12 |
| 12 | अमरनाथ चंद्राकर | निर्दलीय | 1608 | – | 1608 | 0.1 |
| 13 | लखमू राम टंडन | राष्ट्रीय जनसभा पार्टी | 1347 | 4 | 1351 | 0.09 |
| 14 | याशुतोष लहरे | आंबेडकराईट पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया | 1312 | – | 1312 | 0.08 |
| 15 | राजेश ध्रुव | निर्दलीय | 1187 | 6 | 1193 | 0.08 |
| 16 | बोधन लाल फरिकार | निर्दलीय | 1059 | – | 1059 | 0.07 |
| 17 | दया शंकर निषाद | भारतीय शक्ति चेतना पार्टी | 1051 | 11 | 1062 | 0.07 |
| 18 | पीलाराम अनंत | सुंदर समाज पार्टी | 1033 | 3 | 1036 | 0.07 |
| 19 | रोहित कुमार पाटिल | निर्दलीय | 960 | – | 960 | 0.06 |
| 20 | हीरा नंद नागवानी (अशोक भैया) | रिपब्लिकन पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया (ए) | 958 | 2 | 960 | 0.06 |
| 21 | भंजन जांगड़े (अधिवक्ता) | भारतीय बहुजन कांग्रेस | 818 | 3 | 821 | 0.05 |
| 22 | मो. अमिन | भ्रष्टाचार मुक्ति मार्चा | 765 | 1 | 766 | 0.05 |
| 23 | मनोज वर्मा | निर्दलीय | 723 | 1 | 724 | 0.05 |
| 24 | पिताम्बर जांगड़े | आजाद समाज पार्टी (कांशी राम) | 701 | 4 | 705 | 0.04 |
| 25 | आशीष कुमार तिवारी | आप सबकी अपनी पार्टी | 525 | 3 | 528 | 0.03 |
| 26 | इंजी. भानु प्रताप टाण्डें | निर्दलीय | 500 | 3 | 503 | 0.03 |
| 27 | मो. इमरान खान | निर्दलीय | 466 | 1 | 467 | 0.03 |
| 28 | नीरज सैनी पुजारी | धू सेना | 434 | – | 434 | 0.03 |
| 29 | सुधांशु भूषण | निर्दलीय | 413 | 1 | 414 | 0.03 |
| 30 | रामप्रसाद प्रजापति | निर्दलीय | 391 | – | 391 | 0.02 |
| 31 | प्रवीण जैन | निर्दलीय | 369 | – | 369 | 0.02 |
| 32 | विनायक धमगाये | निर्दलीय | 349 | – | 349 | 0.02 |
| 33 | नंदिनी नायक | निर्दलीय | 336 | 1 | 337 | 0.02 |
| 34 | प्रविशांत सालोमन | निर्दलीय | 310 | – | 310 | 0.02 |
| 35 | सैय्यद इरशाद | निर्दलीय | 295 | – | 295 | 0.02 |
| 36 | डॉ ओमप्रकाश साहू | निर्दलीय | 291 | 3 | 294 | 0.02 |
| 37 | मो. नासीर | निर्दलीय | 254 | – | 254 | 0.02 |
| 38 | नुरी खॉं | निर्दलीय | 252 | – | 252 | 0.02 |
| 39 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 4414 | 34 | 4448 | 0.28 |
| कुल | 1582240 | 4515 | 1586755 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The 2024 Raipur Lok Sabha election saw a high voter turnout of 66.82%, indicating the electorate’s enthusiasm to exercise their democratic rights. The BJP’s victory can be attributed to several factors, including its strong organizational presence, the popularity of its national leadership, and its focus on development-oriented policies.
The demographic shifts in Raipur, with a growing middle-class and urban population, also played a role in the BJP’s success. The party’s ability to connect with these segments, particularly through its emphasis on infrastructure development and urban renewal, resonated with the voters.
Implications and Significance
The Raipur Lok Sabha election results have significant implications for local, state, and national politics. At the local level, the BJP’s victory strengthens its hold on the city, which is a crucial political and economic center in Chhattisgarh. This could translate into increased resources and attention for the city’s development initiatives.
At the state level, the Raipur result is part of a broader trend of the BJP’s dominance in Chhattisgarh, which could further consolidate the party’s position in the state. This could have implications for the state’s political landscape and the dynamics between the ruling party and the opposition.
Nationally, the Raipur election is a testament to the BJP’s continued electoral success and its ability to maintain its appeal across diverse regions and demographics. The party’s performance in this crucial constituency could bolster its confidence and influence in the national political arena.
In conclusion, the 2024 Raipur Lok Sabha election results reflect the complex interplay of political, demographic, and socio-economic factors that shape the electoral landscape in India. As the country continues to evolve, the Raipur election serves as a microcosm of the larger trends and challenges facing Indian democracy. Readers are encouraged to engage with their own insights and perspectives on the significance of these results.
