The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sikar, Rajasthan, witnessed a remarkable shift in the political dynamics, as the Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate emerged victorious. Delve into the intriguing details of this election and its far-reaching implications.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the Sikar constituency of Rajasthan witnessed a significant shift in the political landscape. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate, Amraram, emerged victorious, securing 50.68% of the total votes cast. This result marks a departure from the previous elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had held the seat.
Candidates and Their Profiles
Amraram (Communist Party of India (Marxist)): Amraram, the victorious candidate, is a seasoned politician with a strong grassroots connection. He has been actively involved in addressing the concerns of the local farming community and has championed the cause of workers’ rights. Amraram’s campaign focused on issues such as agricultural reforms, social welfare, and economic empowerment of the marginalized sections of society.
Sumedhanand Saraswati (Bharatiya Janata Party):Sumedhanand Saraswati, the BJP candidate, is a well-known figure in the region. He had previously won the Sikar seat in 2014 and 2019 elections. Saraswati’s campaign centered around the party’s development agenda and the implementation of various welfare schemes in the constituency.
Subhash Maharia (Indian National Congress):Subhash Maharia, the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate, is a seasoned politician with a strong presence in the region. Maharia has been actively involved in addressing the concerns of the local community and has a reputation for being accessible to the people.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 5 – SIKAR (Rajasthan)
Won
659300 (+ 72896)
AMRARAM
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Lost
586404 ( -72896)
SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
10021 ( -649279)
SURESH PAREEK
Independent
Lost
8619 ( -650681)
AMARCHAND
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
6025 ( -653275)
RAVINDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT
Independent
Lost
5803 ( -653497)
VISHNU KUMAR NATRAJ
Independent
Lost
5382 ( -653918)
ASHOK SEHRA
Ambedkarite Party of India
Lost
2944 ( -656356)
DHIRENDRA VERMA
Ummeed Party of India
Lost
2056 ( -657244)
MAHESH KUMAR
Independent
Lost
1731 ( -657569)
BENI PRASAD KAUSHIK (LATA)
Rashtriya Sawarn Dal
Lost
1549 ( -657751)
RAMESH SHARMA
Bhartiya Party
Lost
1451 ( -657849)
VIJENDER MAHARIA
Bharatiya Yuva Jan Ekta Party
Lost
1224 ( -658076)
OM PRAKASH
Independent
Lost
1081 ( -658219)
BIRBALSINGH
Independent
7266 ( -652034)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 5 – सीकर (राजस्थान)
विजयी
659300 (+ 72896)
अमराराम
कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी आफ इंडिया (मार्क्ससिस्ट)
हारा
586404 ( -72896)
सुमेधानन्द सरस्वती
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
10021 ( -649279)
सुरेश पारीक
निर्दलीय
हारा
8619 ( -650681)
अमरचन्द
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
6025 ( -653275)
रविन्द्र सिंह शेखावत
निर्दलीय
हारा
5803 ( -653497)
विष्णु कुमार नटराज
निर्दलीय
हारा
5382 ( -653918)
अशोक सेहरा
आंबेडकराईट पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया
हारा
2944 ( -656356)
धीरेन्द्र वर्मा
उम्मीद पार्टी ऑफ़ इंडिया
हारा
2056 ( -657244)
महेश कुमार
निर्दलीय
हारा
1731 ( -657569)
बेनी प्रसाद कौशिक (लाटा)
राष्ट्रीय सवर्ण दल
हारा
1549 ( -657751)
रमेश शर्मा
भारतीय पार्टी
हारा
1451 ( -657849)
विजेन्द्र महरिया
भारतीय युवा जन एकता पार्टी
हारा
1224 ( -658076)
ओम प्रकाश
निर्दलीय
हारा
1081 ( -658219)
बीरबलसिंह
निर्दलीय
7266 ( -652034)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 5 – SIKAR (Rajasthan)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMRARAM | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 645559 | 13741 | 659300 | 50.68 |
| 2 | SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI | Bharatiya Janata Party | 574740 | 11664 | 586404 | 45.08 |
| 3 | SURESH PAREEK | Independent | 10014 | 7 | 10021 | 0.77 |
| 4 | AMARCHAND | Bahujan Samaj Party | 8293 | 326 | 8619 | 0.66 |
| 5 | VISHNU KUMAR NATRAJ | Independent | 5796 | 7 | 5803 | 0.45 |
| 6 | RAVINDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT | Independent | 5775 | 250 | 6025 | 0.46 |
| 7 | ASHOK SEHRA | Ambedkarite Party of India | 5333 | 49 | 5382 | 0.41 |
| 8 | DHIRENDRA VERMA | Ummeed Party of India | 2885 | 59 | 2944 | 0.23 |
| 9 | MAHESH KUMAR | Independent | 1962 | 94 | 2056 | 0.16 |
| 10 | BENI PRASAD KAUSHIK (LATA) | Rashtriya Sawarn Dal | 1720 | 11 | 1731 | 0.13 |
| 11 | RAMESH SHARMA | Bhartiya Party | 1516 | 33 | 1549 | 0.12 |
| 12 | VIJENDER MAHARIA | Bharatiya Yuva Jan Ekta Party | 1421 | 30 | 1451 | 0.11 |
| 13 | OM PRAKASH | Independent | 1182 | 42 | 1224 | 0.09 |
| 14 | BIRBALSINGH | Independent | 1034 | 47 | 1081 | 0.08 |
| 15 | NOTA | None of the Above | 7081 | 185 | 7266 | 0.56 |
| Total | 1274311 | 26545 | 1300856 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 5 – सीकर (राजस्थान)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | अमराराम | कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी आफ इंडिया (मार्क्ससिस्ट) | 645559 | 13741 | 659300 | 50.68 |
| 2 | सुमेधानन्द सरस्वती | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 574740 | 11664 | 586404 | 45.08 |
| 3 | सुरेश पारीक | निर्दलीय | 10014 | 7 | 10021 | 0.77 |
| 4 | अमरचन्द | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 8293 | 326 | 8619 | 0.66 |
| 5 | विष्णु कुमार नटराज | निर्दलीय | 5796 | 7 | 5803 | 0.45 |
| 6 | रविन्द्र सिंह शेखावत | निर्दलीय | 5775 | 250 | 6025 | 0.46 |
| 7 | अशोक सेहरा | आंबेडकराईट पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया | 5333 | 49 | 5382 | 0.41 |
| 8 | धीरेन्द्र वर्मा | उम्मीद पार्टी ऑफ़ इंडिया | 2885 | 59 | 2944 | 0.23 |
| 9 | महेश कुमार | निर्दलीय | 1962 | 94 | 2056 | 0.16 |
| 10 | बेनी प्रसाद कौशिक (लाटा) | राष्ट्रीय सवर्ण दल | 1720 | 11 | 1731 | 0.13 |
| 11 | रमेश शर्मा | भारतीय पार्टी | 1516 | 33 | 1549 | 0.12 |
| 12 | विजेन्द्र महरिया | भारतीय युवा जन एकता पार्टी | 1421 | 30 | 1451 | 0.11 |
| 13 | ओम प्रकाश | निर्दलीय | 1182 | 42 | 1224 | 0.09 |
| 14 | बीरबलसिंह | निर्दलीय | 1034 | 47 | 1081 | 0.08 |
| 15 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 7081 | 185 | 7266 | 0.56 |
| कुल | 1274311 | 26545 | 1300856 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Sikar witnessed a significant shift in voter preferences, with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate emerging victorious. Several factors contributed to this outcome:
Demographic Shifts: The constituency has witnessed a gradual shift in the demographic composition, with a growing population of marginalized communities and small-scale farmers. These sections of the electorate have been drawn to the CPI(M)’s pro-poor and pro-farmer agenda.
Voter Turnout: The voter turnout in the 2024 elections was 58.73%, a significant increase from the previous election in 2019 (64.76%). This increased participation reflects the heightened political engagement of the local population.
Local Issues and Grievances: The CPI(M) candidate’s focus on addressing local issues, such as agricultural distress, lack of employment opportunities, and the need for improved infrastructure, resonated with the electorate.
Dissatisfaction with Incumbent Government: The BJP’s performance in the previous term, particularly in addressing the concerns of the farming community, has led to a certain level of disillusionment among the voters.
Implications and Trends
The Sikar Lok Sabha election results have significant implications for local, state, and national politics:
Local Impact: The CPI(M)’s victory in Sikar will strengthen the party’s presence in the region and could potentially influence the outcome of the upcoming state assembly elections.
State-level Dynamics: The Sikar result, along with the overall performance of the CPI(M) in Rajasthan, could have a ripple effect on the state’s political landscape, potentially altering the balance of power between the major political parties.
National Implications: The CPI(M)’s success in Sikar, a traditionally non-communist stronghold, could be seen as a broader trend of the left-wing resurgence in Indian politics. This result may inspire other regional parties to explore similar strategies in their respective constituencies.
Conclusion
The 2024 Lok Sabha election results in the Sikar constituency have demonstrated a significant shift in the political dynamics of the region. The victory of the CPI(M) candidate, Amraram, has challenged the traditional political landscape and has the potential to influence the course of local, state, and national politics. As the country grapples with various socio-economic challenges, the Sikar result serves as a reminder of the evolving preferences of the electorate and the need for political parties to address the concerns of the marginalized sections of society.
