The Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan witnessed a closely contested election in the 2024 general elections, with the BJP emerging victorious. Read about the candidates, factors influencing the outcome, and the implications for local, state, and national politics.
The Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan witnessed a closely contested election in the 2024 general elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging victorious. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the sitting MP and Union Minister, secured 730,056 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Karan Singh Uchiyarda of the Indian National Congress (INC), who received 614,379 votes.
Candidates and their Profiles
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (BJP): Shekhawat, the incumbent MP, has represented Jodhpur since 2014. He is known for his work in the constituency, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and water conservation. However, his tenure has also been marked by anti-incumbency sentiment and strained relationships with local legislators.
Karan Singh Uchiyarda (INC): Uchiyarda, a Rajput candidate making his electoral debut, has focused his campaign on the sitting MP’s unfulfilled promises, particularly the failure to provide piped water to homes in the arid region. He has also highlighted the need for greater investment in agriculture and rural development.
Manju Meghwal (BSP): Meghwal, the candidate from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has campaigned on issues related to social justice and the empowerment of marginalized communities. She has also emphasized the need for greater representation of women in politics.
Ram Dayal Bishnoi (RJP(S)): Bishnoi, the candidate from the Rashtriya Janshakti Party (Secular), has focused his campaign on issues related to the welfare of the Bishnoi community, which is a significant demographic in the constituency.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 16 – JODHPUR (Rajasthan)
Won
730056 (+ 115677)
GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
614379 ( -115677)
KARAN SINGH UCHIYARDA
Indian National Congress
Lost
7429 ( -722627)
SUNIL KUMAR PAREEK
Independent
Lost
6395 ( -723661)
MANJU MEGHWAL
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
3680 ( -726376)
ANANDARAM URF ANAND CHAUHAN
Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)
Lost
3238 ( -726818)
SUNIL BHANDARI
Independent
Lost
1750 ( -728306)
VISHEK VISHNOI
Independent
Lost
1195 ( -728861)
SHIVA RAM
Independent
Lost
1125 ( -728931)
LIKHAMA RAM
Independent
Lost
1027 ( -729029)
NARESH KANDARA
Independent
Lost
782 ( -729274)
SATYANARAYAN
Bharatiya Sampuran Krantikari Party
Lost
654 ( -729402)
PAPPU DAN
Right to Recall Party
Lost
547 ( -729509)
SHAHNAZ BANO
Dalit Kranti Dal
Lost
503 ( -729553)
RAM DAYAL BISHNOI
Rashtriya Janshakti Party (Secular)
Lost
487 ( -729569)
BHOM SINGH
Indian Peoples Green Party
10591 ( -719465)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 16 – जोधपुर (राजस्थान)
विजयी
730056 (+ 115677)
गजेन्द्र सिंह शेखावत
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
614379 ( -115677)
करण सिंह उचियारड़ा
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
7429 ( -722627)
सुनील कुमार पारीक
निर्दलीय
हारा
6395 ( -723661)
मंजू मेघवाल
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
3680 ( -726376)
अणदाराम उर्फ आनन्द चौहान
आजाद समाज पार्टी (कांशी राम)
हारा
3238 ( -726818)
सुनिल भण्डारी
निर्दलीय
हारा
1750 ( -728306)
विशेक विश्नोई
निर्दलीय
हारा
1195 ( -728861)
शिवा राम
निर्दलीय
हारा
1125 ( -728931)
लिखमा राम
निर्दलीय
हारा
1027 ( -729029)
नरेश कण्डारा
निर्दलीय
हारा
782 ( -729274)
सत्यनारायण
भारतीय सम्पूर्ण क्रान्तिकारी पार्टी
हारा
654 ( -729402)
पप्पु दान
राइट टु रिकॉल पार्टी
हारा
547 ( -729509)
शहनाज बानों
दलित क्रांति दल
हारा
503 ( -729553)
राम दयाल बिश्नोई
राष्ट्रीय जनशक्ति पार्टी (सेक्युलर)
हारा
487 ( -729569)
भोम सिह
इण्डियन पीपुल्स ग्रीन पार्टी
10591 ( -719465)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 16 – JODHPUR (Rajasthan)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT | Bharatiya Janata Party | 722978 | 7078 | 730056 | 52.76 |
| 2 | KARAN SINGH UCHIYARDA | Indian National Congress | 608228 | 6151 | 614379 | 44.4 |
| 3 | SUNIL KUMAR PAREEK | Independent | 7424 | 5 | 7429 | 0.54 |
| 4 | MANJU MEGHWAL | Bahujan Samaj Party | 6347 | 48 | 6395 | 0.46 |
| 5 | ANANDARAM URF ANAND CHAUHAN | Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) | 3662 | 18 | 3680 | 0.27 |
| 6 | SUNIL BHANDARI | Independent | 3236 | 2 | 3238 | 0.23 |
| 7 | VISHEK VISHNOI | Independent | 1718 | 32 | 1750 | 0.13 |
| 8 | SHIVA RAM | Independent | 1191 | 4 | 1195 | 0.09 |
| 9 | LIKHAMA RAM | Independent | 1123 | 2 | 1125 | 0.08 |
| 10 | NARESH KANDARA | Independent | 1007 | 20 | 1027 | 0.07 |
| 11 | SATYANARAYAN | Bharatiya Sampuran Krantikari Party | 776 | 6 | 782 | 0.06 |
| 12 | PAPPU DAN | Right to Recall Party | 650 | 4 | 654 | 0.05 |
| 13 | SHAHNAZ BANO | Dalit Kranti Dal | 546 | 1 | 547 | 0.04 |
| 14 | RAM DAYAL BISHNOI | Rashtriya Janshakti Party (Secular) | 491 | 12 | 503 | 0.04 |
| 15 | BHOM SINGH | Indian Peoples Green Party | 483 | 4 | 487 | 0.04 |
| 16 | NOTA | None of the Above | 10511 | 80 | 10591 | 0.77 |
| Total | 1370371 | 13467 | 1383838 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 16 – जोधपुर (राजस्थान)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | गजेन्द्र सिंह शेखावत | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 722978 | 7078 | 730056 | 52.76 |
| 2 | करण सिंह उचियारड़ा | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 608228 | 6151 | 614379 | 44.4 |
| 3 | सुनील कुमार पारीक | निर्दलीय | 7424 | 5 | 7429 | 0.54 |
| 4 | मंजू मेघवाल | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 6347 | 48 | 6395 | 0.46 |
| 5 | अणदाराम उर्फ आनन्द चौहान | आजाद समाज पार्टी (कांशी राम) | 3662 | 18 | 3680 | 0.27 |
| 6 | सुनिल भण्डारी | निर्दलीय | 3236 | 2 | 3238 | 0.23 |
| 7 | विशेक विश्नोई | निर्दलीय | 1718 | 32 | 1750 | 0.13 |
| 8 | शिवा राम | निर्दलीय | 1191 | 4 | 1195 | 0.09 |
| 9 | लिखमा राम | निर्दलीय | 1123 | 2 | 1125 | 0.08 |
| 10 | नरेश कण्डारा | निर्दलीय | 1007 | 20 | 1027 | 0.07 |
| 11 | सत्यनारायण | भारतीय सम्पूर्ण क्रान्तिकारी पार्टी | 776 | 6 | 782 | 0.06 |
| 12 | पप्पु दान | राइट टु रिकॉल पार्टी | 650 | 4 | 654 | 0.05 |
| 13 | शहनाज बानों | दलित क्रांति दल | 546 | 1 | 547 | 0.04 |
| 14 | राम दयाल बिश्नोई | राष्ट्रीय जनशक्ति पार्टी (सेक्युलर) | 491 | 12 | 503 | 0.04 |
| 15 | भोम सिह | इण्डियन पीपुल्स ग्रीन पार्टी | 483 | 4 | 487 | 0.04 |
| 16 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 10511 | 80 | 10591 | 0.77 |
| कुल | 1370371 | 13467 | 1383838 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The outcome of the Jodhpur election was influenced by several factors, including voter turnout and demographic shifts. The constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 64.27% in the 2024 elections, which was lower than the 69% turnout in 2019. The Rajput and Bishnoi communities, which are dominant in the constituency, played a significant role in shaping the results.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics
The Jodhpur election results 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 lead to greater investment in development projects. At the state level, the results could influence the political dynamics in Rajasthan, where the BJP is seeking to regain power after losing the 2019 assembly elections.
At the national level, the Jodhpur results are part of a broader trend of BJP victories in the 2024 general elections. The party’s performance in Rajasthan, which was seen as a stronghold of the INC, could have implications for the national political landscape.
Conclusion
The Jodhpur Lok Sabha election results highlight the continued dominance of the BJP in the political landscape of Rajasthan and India. While the party’s victory was expected, the margin of victory and the factors influencing the outcome provide valuable insights into the state’s political dynamics. As the country moves forward, it will be important to monitor the implications of these results for local, state, and national politics.
