BJP’s Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah wins Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, securing 462,603 votes. She defeated INC’s Jot Singh Gunsola by a margin of 272,493 votes. Voter turnout was 51.7%, lower than 2019 elections.
The Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency in Uttarakhand witnessed a closely contested election in the 2024 general elections. Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, securing 462,603 votes, which was 272,493 more than her nearest rival, Jot Singh Gunsola of the Indian National Congress (INC).
Key Candidates and Their Profiles
Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah (BJP): A seasoned politician, Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah has been representing the Tehri Garhwal constituency since 2014. She is known for her focus on infrastructure development and her efforts to improve the lives of the constituents.
Jot Singh Gunsola (INC): Jot Singh Gunsola, the INC candidate, is a newcomer to the political scene. He has promised to focus on issues such as unemployment, healthcare, and education if elected.
Nemchand (BSP): Nemchand, the candidate from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), is a social activist who has been working to empower marginalized communities in the region.
Brij Bhushan Karanwal (BRED): Brij Bhushan Karanwal, the candidate from the Bhartiya Rashtriya Ekta Dal (BRED), is a local businessman who has promised to focus on economic development and job creation.
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 1 – Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand)
Won
462603 (+ 272493)
MALA RAJYA LAKSHMI SHAH
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
190110 ( -272493)
JOT SINGH GUNSOLA
Indian National Congress
Lost
168081 ( -294522)
BOBY PANWAR
Independent
Lost
10026 ( -452577)
NAVNEET SINGH GOSAIN
Rashtriya Uttarakhand Party
Lost
6908 ( -455695)
NEMCHAND
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
3570 ( -459033)
BRIJ BHUSHAN KARANWAL
Bhartiya Rashtriya Ekta Dal
Lost
3275 ( -459328)
SARDAR KHAN PAPPU
Independent
Lost
3216 ( -459387)
VEPIN KUMAR AGGARWAL
Independent
Lost
2362 ( -460241)
RAMPAL SINGH
Peoples Party of India (Democratic)
Lost
2268 ( -460335)
SUDESH TOMAR
Independent
Lost
2164 ( -460439)
PREM DUTT SEMWAL
Independent
7458 ( -455145)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 1 – टिहरी गढ़वाल (उत्तराखंड)
विजयी
462603 (+ 272493)
MALA RAJYA LAKSHMI SHAH
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
190110 ( -272493)
JOT SINGH GUNSOLA
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
168081 ( -294522)
BOBY PANWAR
निर्दलीय
हारा
10026 ( -452577)
NAVNEET SINGH GOSAIN
राष्ट्रीय उत्तराखण्ड पार्टी
हारा
6908 ( -455695)
NEMCHAND
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
3570 ( -459033)
BRIJ BHUSHAN KARANWAL
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय एकता दल
हारा
3275 ( -459328)
SARDAR KHAN PAPPU
निर्दलीय
हारा
3216 ( -459387)
VEPIN KUMAR AGGARWAL
निर्दलीय
हारा
2362 ( -460241)
रामपाल सिहं
पीपल्स पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया (डेमोक्रेटिक)
हारा
2268 ( -460335)
SUDESH TOMAR
निर्दलीय
हारा
2164 ( -460439)
PREM DUTT SEMWAL
निर्दलीय
7458 ( -455145)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 1 – Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALA RAJYA LAKSHMI SHAH | Bharatiya Janata Party | 455949 | 6654 | 462603 | 53.66 |
| 2 | JOT SINGH GUNSOLA | Indian National Congress | 187602 | 2508 | 190110 | 22.05 |
| 3 | BOBY PANWAR | Independent | 162469 | 5612 | 168081 | 19.5 |
| 4 | NAVNEET SINGH GOSAIN | Rashtriya Uttarakhand Party | 9969 | 57 | 10026 | 1.16 |
| 5 | NEMCHAND | Bahujan Samaj Party | 6786 | 122 | 6908 | 0.8 |
| 6 | BRIJ BHUSHAN KARANWAL | Bhartiya Rashtriya Ekta Dal | 3545 | 25 | 3570 | 0.41 |
| 7 | SARDAR KHAN PAPPU | Independent | 3268 | 7 | 3275 | 0.38 |
| 8 | VEPIN KUMAR AGGARWAL | Independent | 3173 | 43 | 3216 | 0.37 |
| 9 | RAMPAL SINGH | Peoples Party of India (Democratic) | 2343 | 19 | 2362 | 0.27 |
| 10 | SUDESH TOMAR | Independent | 2261 | 7 | 2268 | 0.26 |
| 11 | PREM DUTT SEMWAL | Independent | 2134 | 30 | 2164 | 0.25 |
| 12 | NOTA | None of the Above | 7304 | 154 | 7458 | 0.87 |
| Total | 846803 | 15238 | 862041 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 1 – टिहरी गढ़वाल (उत्तराखंड)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALA RAJYA LAKSHMI SHAH | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 455949 | 6654 | 462603 | 53.66 |
| 2 | JOT SINGH GUNSOLA | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 187602 | 2508 | 190110 | 22.05 |
| 3 | BOBY PANWAR | निर्दलीय | 162469 | 5612 | 168081 | 19.5 |
| 4 | NAVNEET SINGH GOSAIN | राष्ट्रीय उत्तराखण्ड पार्टी | 9969 | 57 | 10026 | 1.16 |
| 5 | NEMCHAND | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 6786 | 122 | 6908 | 0.8 |
| 6 | BRIJ BHUSHAN KARANWAL | भारतीय राष्ट्रीय एकता दल | 3545 | 25 | 3570 | 0.41 |
| 7 | SARDAR KHAN PAPPU | निर्दलीय | 3268 | 7 | 3275 | 0.38 |
| 8 | VEPIN KUMAR AGGARWAL | निर्दलीय | 3173 | 43 | 3216 | 0.37 |
| 9 | रामपाल सिहं | पीपल्स पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया (डेमोक्रेटिक) | 2343 | 19 | 2362 | 0.27 |
| 10 | SUDESH TOMAR | निर्दलीय | 2261 | 7 | 2268 | 0.26 |
| 11 | PREM DUTT SEMWAL | निर्दलीय | 2134 | 30 | 2164 | 0.25 |
| 12 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 7304 | 154 | 7458 | 0.87 |
| कुल | 846803 | 15238 | 862041 |
Factors Influencing the Outcome
The voter turnout in Tehri Garhwal for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was 51.7%, which was lower than the 58.87% turnout in the 2019 elections. This could be attributed to factors such as voter fatigue and a lack of enthusiasm among the electorate.
The constituency has a significant population of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), who make up 16.9% and 5.8% of the total population, respectively. The BJP’s focus on social welfare schemes and its outreach to these communities may have contributed to its victory.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics
The BJP’s victory in Tehri Garhwal is a significant boost for the party’s prospects in the state of Uttarakhand. The party has now won the seat for three consecutive terms, indicating a strong base of support in the constituency.
At the national level, the BJP’s performance in Uttarakhand is crucial for its overall tally in the Lok Sabha. The party’s ability to retain its strongholds and make inroads into new areas will be closely watched by political analysts and observers.
Conclusion
The 2024 Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha election results highlight the BJP’s continued dominance in the constituency and the state of Uttarakhand. While the party’s victory was expected, the margin of victory suggests that the BJP’s message and policies have resonated with the electorate.
As the country moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the newly elected representatives from Tehri Garhwal work to address the concerns and aspirations of their constituents. The results also underscore the need for political parties to engage with voters and address their concerns in a meaningful way.
