The Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election in Chhattisgarh saw a closely contested battle between the BJP and the INC. Find out who emerged victorious and what it means for the political landscape.
The Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh witnessed a closely contested election in 2024, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Santosh Pandey emerging victorious over the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Bhupesh Baghel.
Candidates and Political Parties
The main candidates in the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election were:
- Santosh Pandey (BJP)
- Bhupesh Baghel (INC)
Santosh Pandey (BJP)
Santosh Pandey, the BJP candidate, secured a second consecutive term as the Member of Parliament from Rajnandgaon. Pandey is a seasoned politician with a strong grassroots presence in the constituency. He has been actively involved in addressing local issues and has a reputation for being accessible to his constituents.
Bhupesh Baghel (INC)
Bhupesh Baghel, the INC candidate, is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape and has been instrumental in implementing several welfare schemes for the people of Chhattisgarh. Baghel’s campaign focused on his government’s achievements and the party’s vision for the state.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 6 – RAJNANDGAON (Chhattisgarh)
Won
712057 (+ 44411)
SANTOSH PANDEY
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
667646 ( -44411)
BHUPESH BAGHEL
Indian National Congress
Lost
10737 ( -701320)
A.H. SIDDIQUI
Independent
Lost
9668 ( -702389)
DEVLAL SINHA (SONVANSHI)
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
8030 ( -704027)
NARAD PRASAD NISHAD
Shakti Sena (Bharat Desh)
Lost
8001 ( -704056)
SUKHDEV SINHA
Independent
Lost
4873 ( -707184)
VISHESH DHAMGAYE
Independent
Lost
4174 ( -707883)
BHUVAN SAHU
Independent
Lost
2149 ( -709908)
LALITA KANWAR
Hamar Raj Party
Lost
1820 ( -710237)
ER. BASANT KUMAR MESHRAM
Independent
Lost
1737 ( -710320)
RAMESH RAJPUT
Bhartiya Shakti Chetna Party
Lost
1613 ( -710444)
TRIVENI PADOTI
Independent
Lost
1537 ( -710520)
RAMFAL PATIL
Nyaydharmsabha
Lost
1114 ( -710943)
AJAY PALI
Independent
Lost
1056 ( -711001)
LAKHAN SING TANDAN
Rashtriya Jansabha Party
9553 ( -702504)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 6 – राजनांदगांव (छत्तीसगढ़)
विजयी
712057 (+ 44411)
संतोष पाण्डेय
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
667646 ( -44411)
भूपेश बघेल
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
10737 ( -701320)
ए.एच. सिद्ददीकी
निर्दलीय
हारा
9668 ( -702389)
देवलाल सिन्हा (सोनवंशी)
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
8030 ( -704027)
नारद प्रसाद निषाद
शक्ति सेना भारत देश
हारा
8001 ( -704056)
सुखदेव सिन्हा
निर्दलीय
हारा
4873 ( -707184)
विशेष धमगाये
निर्दलीय
हारा
4174 ( -707883)
भुवन साहू
निर्दलीय
हारा
2149 ( -709908)
ललिता कंवर
हमर राज पार्टी
हारा
1820 ( -710237)
इंजि. बसंत कुमार मेश्राम
निर्दलीय
हारा
1737 ( -710320)
रमेश राजपुत
भारतीय शक्ति चेतना पार्टी
हारा
1613 ( -710444)
त्रिवेणी पडोती
निर्दलीय
हारा
1537 ( -710520)
रामफल पाटिल
न्यायधर्मसभा
हारा
1114 ( -710943)
अजय पाली
निर्दलीय
हारा
1056 ( -711001)
लाखन सिंह टंडन
राष्ट्रीय जनसभा पार्टी
9553 ( -702504)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 6 – RAJNANDGAON (Chhattisgarh)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SANTOSH PANDEY | Bharatiya Janata Party | 711439 | 618 | 712057 | 49.25 |
| 2 | BHUPESH BAGHEL | Indian National Congress | 667078 | 568 | 667646 | 46.18 |
| 3 | A.H. SIDDIQUI | Independent | 10737 | – | 10737 | 0.74 |
| 4 | DEVLAL SINHA (SONVANSHI) | Bahujan Samaj Party | 9659 | 9 | 9668 | 0.67 |
| 5 | NARAD PRASAD NISHAD | Shakti Sena (Bharat Desh) | 8029 | 1 | 8030 | 0.56 |
| 6 | SUKHDEV SINHA | Independent | 7998 | 3 | 8001 | 0.55 |
| 7 | VISHESH DHAMGAYE | Independent | 4872 | 1 | 4873 | 0.34 |
| 8 | BHUVAN SAHU | Independent | 4171 | 3 | 4174 | 0.29 |
| 9 | LALITA KANWAR | Hamar Raj Party | 2139 | 10 | 2149 | 0.15 |
| 10 | ER. BASANT KUMAR MESHRAM | Independent | 1818 | 2 | 1820 | 0.13 |
| 11 | RAMESH RAJPUT | Bhartiya Shakti Chetna Party | 1735 | 2 | 1737 | 0.12 |
| 12 | TRIVENI PADOTI | Independent | 1607 | 6 | 1613 | 0.11 |
| 13 | RAMFAL PATIL | Nyaydharmsabha | 1535 | 2 | 1537 | 0.11 |
| 14 | AJAY PALI | Independent | 1114 | – | 1114 | 0.08 |
| 15 | LAKHAN SING TANDAN | Rashtriya Jansabha Party | 1056 | – | 1056 | 0.07 |
| 16 | NOTA | None of the Above | 9152 | 401 | 9553 | 0.66 |
| Total | 1444139 | 1626 | 1445765 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 6 – राजनांदगांव (छत्तीसगढ़)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | संतोष पाण्डेय | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 711439 | 618 | 712057 | 49.25 |
| 2 | भूपेश बघेल | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 667078 | 568 | 667646 | 46.18 |
| 3 | ए.एच. सिद्ददीकी | निर्दलीय | 10737 | – | 10737 | 0.74 |
| 4 | देवलाल सिन्हा (सोनवंशी) | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 9659 | 9 | 9668 | 0.67 |
| 5 | नारद प्रसाद निषाद | शक्ति सेना भारत देश | 8029 | 1 | 8030 | 0.56 |
| 6 | सुखदेव सिन्हा | निर्दलीय | 7998 | 3 | 8001 | 0.55 |
| 7 | विशेष धमगाये | निर्दलीय | 4872 | 1 | 4873 | 0.34 |
| 8 | भुवन साहू | निर्दलीय | 4171 | 3 | 4174 | 0.29 |
| 9 | ललिता कंवर | हमर राज पार्टी | 2139 | 10 | 2149 | 0.15 |
| 10 | इंजि. बसंत कुमार मेश्राम | निर्दलीय | 1818 | 2 | 1820 | 0.13 |
| 11 | रमेश राजपुत | भारतीय शक्ति चेतना पार्टी | 1735 | 2 | 1737 | 0.12 |
| 12 | त्रिवेणी पडोती | निर्दलीय | 1607 | 6 | 1613 | 0.11 |
| 13 | रामफल पाटिल | न्यायधर्मसभा | 1535 | 2 | 1537 | 0.11 |
| 14 | अजय पाली | निर्दलीय | 1114 | – | 1114 | 0.08 |
| 15 | लाखन सिंह टंडन | राष्ट्रीय जनसभा पार्टी | 1056 | – | 1056 | 0.07 |
| 16 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 9152 | 401 | 9553 | 0.66 |
| कुल | 1444139 | 1626 | 1445765 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The election outcome in Rajnandgaon was influenced by several factors, including voter turnout and demographic shifts. The BJP’s victory can be attributed to its strong organizational structure, effective campaign strategies, and the party’s ability to connect with the local electorate. The INC’s defeat, on the other hand, can be partly explained by the party’s inability to effectively counter the BJP’s narrative and mobilize its core support base.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics
The Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election result has significant implications for local, state, and national politics. At the local level, the BJP’s victory strengthens its hold on the constituency and enhances Santosh Pandey’s political standing. At the state level, the result is a setback for the INC, which had hoped to make inroads in Chhattisgarh. Nationally, the BJP’s performance in Rajnandgaon is a testament to the party’s continued dominance in the region and its ability to retain its core support base.
Conclusion
The Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election result reflects the ongoing political dynamics in Chhattisgarh and the broader national landscape. The BJP’s victory in the constituency underscores the party’s ability to maintain its electoral stronghold, while the INC’s defeat highlights the challenges it faces in regaining its footing in the state. As the country prepares for future elections, the Rajnandgaon result will undoubtedly be closely analyzed for its implications on the political landscape.
