The primary contest in the state was among the Indian National Congress (INC)-led INDIA alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI(M)), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and the Socialist Unity Centre of India-Communist (SUCI(C)).
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024
The INC’s candidate was the incumbent MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma, who was up against K. J. B. Selvaraj from AIADMK, Bishnu Pada Ray from BJP, D. Ayyappan from CPI(M), Salamat Mondal from SUCI(C), and VK Abdul Aziz (independent).
In the 2019 Lok Sabha Polls, INC’s Mr Sharma won the election. BJP candidate Mr Ray was a former MP from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands constituency from 1999 to 2004 and from 2009 to 2019. Notably, for the first time in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, seven members of the Shompen tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTGs) of the Great Nicobar Islands, exercised their voting rights.
| Party Wise Results | |||
| Party | Won | Leading | Total |
| Bharatiya Janata Party – BJP | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Winning Candidate – Bharatiya Janata Party (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands(1) | BISHNU PADA RAY | 102436 | 24396 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – भारतीय जनता पार्टी (अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीप समूह)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
| 1 | अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीप समूह (1) | बिष्णु पद राय | 102436 | 24396 |
Key Candidates
Kuldeep Rai Sharma (INC)
Kuldeep Rai Sharma, the current MP from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is a prominent figure in the region. He has been a vocal advocate for the rights of the local population and has worked to improve the islands’ infrastructure and services. Sharma’s campaign focused on his experience and commitment to the region’s development.
Bishnu Pada Ray (BJP)
Bishnu Pada Ray, a former MP from the Andaman and Nicobar island constituency, has a strong political background. He has been a vocal supporter of the BJP’s policies and has worked to promote the region’s economic growth. Ray’s campaign emphasised his experience and the BJP’s commitment to the region’s development.
Factors Influencing the Outcome
Voter Turnout
The voter turnout in the election was 64.1%, indicating significant participation from the local population.
Demographic Shifts
The region’s demographics have been shifting, with the growing population of the Shompen tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTGs), exercising their voting rights for the first time.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics
Local Politics
The election outcome will have significant implications for local politics in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The winning party is likely to shape the region’s development and infrastructure projects.
State Politics
The outcome will also impact state politics, as the winning party will have a more substantial presence in the legislative assembly.
National Politics
The election outcome will contribute to the overall national political landscape, influencing the composition of the Lok Sabha and the government’s policies.
Conclusion
The 2024 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lok Sabha election results highlight the significance of local and regional issues in shaping national politics. The outcome underscores the importance of voter turnout and demographic shifts in influencing election outcomes. As we reflect on these results, we invite readers to share their insights and engage with the implications for local, state, and national politics.
