The 2024 Indian general election in Uttarakhand was held on April 19, 2024, as part of the first phase to elect the 5 members of the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha. The results were announced on June 4, 2024. the BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won all 5 seats in Uttarakhand, consolidating its position in the state
Results
BJP: Won all 5 seats with a total vote share of 61.01%
INC: Lost all 5 seats with a total vote share of 31.4
Uttarakhand (Total PC – 5)
BJP 5
Party Wise Results
| Party | Won | Leading | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Winning Candidate – Bharatiya Janata Party (Uttarakhand)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehri Garhwal(1) | MALA RAJYA LAKSHMI SHAH | 462603 | 272493 |
| 2 | Garhwal(2) | ANIL BALUNI | 432159 | 163503 |
| 3 | Almora(3) | AJAY TAMTA | 429167 | 234097 |
| 4 | Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar(4) | AJAY BHATT | 772671 | 334548 |
| 5 | Haridwar(5) | TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT | 653808 | 164056 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – भारतीय जनता पार्टी (उत्तराखंड)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | टिहरी गढ़वाल (1) | MALA RAJYA LAKSHMI SHAH | 462603 | 272493 |
| 2 | गढ़वाल(2) | अनिल बलूनी | 432159 | 163503 |
| 3 | अल्मोड़ा (3) | अजय टम्टा | 429167 | 234097 |
| 4 | नैनीताल-ऊधमसिंह नगर(4) | अजय भट्ट | 772671 | 334548 |
| 5 | हरिद्वार(5) | त्रिवेन्द्र सिंह रावत | 653808 | 164056 |
The main issues that influenced voter behavior in the 2024 Uttarakhand Lok Sabha elections were:
- Lack of Basic Amenities in Border Areas: Residents of border villages like Mana and Niti highlighted the lack of basic health and education facilities as a key concern. They have to shift to lower altitude regions during peak winter months due to heavy snowfall and electricity shortages.
- Promotion of Winter Tourism: Voters in border areas want political parties to focus on promoting winter tourism to boost the local economy and reduce migration. Improving infrastructure like railway connectivity is seen as crucial to attract more tourists.
- Consolidation of BJP’s Position: The BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won all 5 seats in Uttarakhand, consolidating its position in the state. The party’s vote share increased from 55.32% in 2014 to 61.01% in 2024.
- Lack of Challenge from Opposition: The Indian National Congress (INC) failed to win any seats, with its vote share declining from 43.01% in 2009 to 31.4% in 2024. Other regional parties like the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and independents secured a small percentage of votes.
In summary, the lack of development in border areas, the need to promote winter tourism, and the BJP’s strong performance under Modi’s leadership were the key factors that shaped voter preferences in Uttarakhand in the 2024 general elections.
