The Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan witnessed a closely contested election in the 2024 general elections. Discover the results, the key candidates, and the factors that shaped the outcome in this insightful blog post.
The Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan witnessed a closely contested election in the 2024 general elections. The constituency, known for its textile industry, has a mix of urban and rural voters. The election saw a high voter turnout of 60.37%, with BJP’s Damodar Agarwal emerging victorious with a margin of 354,606 votes.
Candidates and their Profiles
Damodar Agarwal (BJP): A prominent businessman and social worker, Agarwal has been actively involved in the development of Bhilwara. He has promised to focus on improving infrastructure, creating job opportunities, and addressing the concerns of the textile industry.
CP Joshi (INC): A veteran politician and former Union Minister, Joshi has a strong base among the Congress supporters in Bhilwara. He has campaigned on the party’s manifesto, which includes promises of welfare schemes and job creation.
Rameshwar Lal Bairwa (BSP): Bairwa, a Dalit leader, has been advocating for the rights of the marginalized communities in Bhilwara. He has promised to work towards the upliftment of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 23 – BHILWARA (Rajasthan)
Won
807640 (+ 354606)
DAMODAR AGARWAL
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
453034 ( -354606)
C P JOSHI
Indian National Congress
Lost
8283 ( -799357)
RAMESHWAR LAL BAIRWA
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
8018 ( -799622)
RAJESH PATNI
Independent
Lost
4084 ( -803556)
JAYKISHAN
Viro Ke Vir Indian Party
Lost
3887 ( -803753)
MOTILAL SINGHANIA
Independent
Lost
1684 ( -805956)
NARAYAN LAL JAT
Independent
Lost
1617 ( -806023)
PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA
Right to Recall Party
Lost
1425 ( -806215)
ANURAG AROT
Independent
Lost
1347 ( -806293)
VIJAY KUMAR SONI
Bhartiya Garib Vikas Kalyan Party
13376 ( -794264)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 23 – भीलवाड़ा (राजस्थान)
विजयी
807640 (+ 354606)
DAMODAR AGARWAL
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
453034 ( -354606)
सी० पी० जोशी
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
8283 ( -799357)
RAMESHWAR LAL BAIRWA
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
8018 ( -799622)
RAJESH PATNI
निर्दलीय
हारा
4084 ( -803556)
जयकिशन
वीर के वीर इंजियन पार्टी
हारा
3887 ( -803753)
मोतीलाल सिंघानिया
निर्दलीय
हारा
1684 ( -805956)
NARAYAN LAL JAT
निर्दलीय
हारा
1617 ( -806023)
PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA
राइट टु रिकॉल पार्टी
हारा
1425 ( -806215)
ANURAG AROT
निर्दलीय
हारा
1347 ( -806293)
VIJAY KUMAR SONI
भारतीय गरीब विकास कल्याण पार्टी
13376 ( -794264)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 23 – BHILWARA (Rajasthan)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAMODAR AGARWAL | Bharatiya Janata Party | 803193 | 4447 | 807640 | 61.92 |
| 2 | C P JOSHI | Indian National Congress | 449528 | 3506 | 453034 | 34.73 |
| 3 | RAMESHWAR LAL BAIRWA | Bahujan Samaj Party | 8243 | 40 | 8283 | 0.64 |
| 4 | RAJESH PATNI | Independent | 8013 | 5 | 8018 | 0.61 |
| 5 | JAYKISHAN | Viro Ke Vir Indian Party | 4061 | 23 | 4084 | 0.31 |
| 6 | MOTILAL SINGHANIA | Independent | 3871 | 16 | 3887 | 0.3 |
| 7 | NARAYAN LAL JAT | Independent | 1643 | 41 | 1684 | 0.13 |
| 8 | PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA | Right to Recall Party | 1609 | 8 | 1617 | 0.12 |
| 9 | ANURAG AROT | Independent | 1406 | 19 | 1425 | 0.11 |
| 10 | VIJAY KUMAR SONI | Bhartiya Garib Vikas Kalyan Party | 1340 | 7 | 1347 | 0.1 |
| 11 | NOTA | None of the Above | 13337 | 39 | 13376 | 1.03 |
| Total | 1296244 | 8151 | 1304395 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 23 – भीलवाड़ा (राजस्थान)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAMODAR AGARWAL | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 803193 | 4447 | 807640 | 61.92 |
| 2 | सी० पी० जोशी | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 449528 | 3506 | 453034 | 34.73 |
| 3 | RAMESHWAR LAL BAIRWA | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 8243 | 40 | 8283 | 0.64 |
| 4 | RAJESH PATNI | निर्दलीय | 8013 | 5 | 8018 | 0.61 |
| 5 | जयकिशन | वीर के वीर इंजियन पार्टी | 4061 | 23 | 4084 | 0.31 |
| 6 | मोतीलाल सिंघानिया | निर्दलीय | 3871 | 16 | 3887 | 0.3 |
| 7 | NARAYAN LAL JAT | निर्दलीय | 1643 | 41 | 1684 | 0.13 |
| 8 | PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA | राइट टु रिकॉल पार्टी | 1609 | 8 | 1617 | 0.12 |
| 9 | ANURAG AROT | निर्दलीय | 1406 | 19 | 1425 | 0.11 |
| 10 | VIJAY KUMAR SONI | भारतीय गरीब विकास कल्याण पार्टी | 1340 | 7 | 1347 | 0.1 |
| 11 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 13337 | 39 | 13376 | 1.03 |
| कुल | 1296244 | 8151 | 1304395 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The results in Bhilwara were influenced by several factors, including the performance of the BJP government at the state and national levels, the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the local issues raised by the candidates.
The BJP’s focus on development and its outreach to the OBC voters, who make up a significant portion of the electorate in Bhilwara, played a crucial role in its victory. The party’s promise to address the concerns of the textile industry and create job opportunities also resonated with the voters.
The Congress, on the other hand, faced challenges in mobilizing its traditional vote bank and countering the BJP’s narrative on development and national security.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics
The results in Bhilwara have significant implications for local, state, and national politics. The BJP’s victory strengthens its position in Rajasthan and boosts its chances of retaining power in the state in the upcoming assembly elections.
At the national level, the BJP’s performance in Rajasthan, which was considered a stronghold of the Congress in the past, sends a strong message about the party’s ability to win over voters in diverse regions.
The results also highlight the growing influence of regional parties like the BSP, which has managed to retain its core support base despite the BJP’s dominance.
Conclusion
The results of the Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 general elections reflect the changing dynamics of Indian politics. The BJP’s victory in a traditionally Congress-leaning seat underscores the party’s ability to adapt to local contexts and connect with diverse sections of the electorate.
