The Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a high-stakes election on June 1, 2024, with two prominent candidates vying for the seat. The results, announced on June 4, 2024, saw Manish Tewari of the Indian National Congress (INC) emerge victorious, defeating Sanjay Tandon of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Here’s an overview of the key candidates and factors influencing the outcome:
Party Wise Results
| Party | Won | Leading | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress – INC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANISH TEWARI | Indian National Congress | 216350 | 307 | 216657 | 48.22 |
| 2 | SANJAY TANDON | Bharatiya Janata Party | 213770 | 383 | 214153 | 47.67 |
| 3 | RITU SINGH | Bahujan Samaj Party | 6697 | 11 | 6708 | 1.49 |
| 4 | LAKHVIR SINGH ALIAS KOTLA | Independent | 2625 | 1 | 2626 | 0.58 |
| 5 | DEEPANSHU SHARMA | Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party | 1066 | 2 | 1068 | 0.24 |
| 6 | EX-ASSISTANT COMMANDANT RANPREET SINGH | Independent | 1051 | 3 | 1054 | 0.23 |
| 7 | VINOD KUMAR | Independent | 683 | – | 683 | 0.15 |
| 8 | SUNIL THAMAN | Haryana Jansena Party | 576 | 1 | 577 | 0.13 |
| 9 | BALJEET SINGH ALIAS LADDI | Independent | 434 | 2 | 436 | 0.1 |
| 10 | SUNIL KUMAR | Independent | 321 | – | 321 | 0.07 |
| 11 | PARTAP SINGH RANA | Independent | 306 | 1 | 307 | 0.07 |
| 12 | MAHANT RAVI KANT MUNI | Independent | 295 | – | 295 | 0.07 |
| 13 | VIVEK SHARMA | Independent | 294 | – | 294 | 0.07 |
| 14 | PIAR CHAND ALIAS KOUNDAL | Independent | 253 | 2 | 255 | 0.06 |
| 15 | KISHOR KUMAR ALIAS BANTI BHAIYA | Independent | 239 | – | 239 | 0.05 |
| 16 | RAJINDER KAUR | Sainik Samaj Party | 215 | 2 | 217 | 0.05 |
| 17 | RAJ PRINCE SINGH | Super Power India Party | 205 | – | 205 | 0.05 |
| 18 | PUSHPINDER SINGH ALIAS LOVELY OTTAWA | Independent | 154 | – | 154 | 0.03 |
| 19 | KULDIP RAI ALIAS HAPPY SOOD MORINDA | Independent | 114 | – | 114 | 0.03 |
| 20 | NOTA | None of the Above | 2900 | 12 | 2912 | 0.65 |
| Total | 448548 | 727 | 449275 |
Winning Candidate – Indian National Congress (Chandigarh)
Won
216657 (+ 2504)
MANISH TEWARI
Indian National Congress
Lost
214153 ( -2504)
SANJAY TANDON
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
6708 ( -209949)
RITU SINGH
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
2626 ( -214031)
LAKHVIR SINGH ALIAS KOTLA
Independent
Lost
1068 ( -215589)
DEEPANSHU SHARMA
Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party
Lost
1054 ( -215603)
EX-ASSISTANT COMMANDANT RANPREET SINGH
Independent
Lost
683 ( -215974)
VINOD KUMAR
Independent
Lost
577 ( -216080)
SUNIL THAMAN
Haryana Jansena Party
Lost
436 ( -216221)
BALJEET SINGH ALIAS LADDI
Independent
Lost
321 ( -216336)
SUNIL KUMAR
Independent
Lost
307 ( -216350)
PARTAP SINGH RANA
Independent
Lost
295 ( -216362)
MAHANT RAVI KANT MUNI
Independent
Lost
294 ( -216363)
VIVEK SHARMA
Independent
Lost
255 ( -216402)
PIAR CHAND ALIAS KOUNDAL
Independent
Lost
239 ( -216418)
KISHOR KUMAR ALIAS BANTI BHAIYA
Independent
Lost
217 ( -216440)
RAJINDER KAUR
Sainik Samaj Party
Lost
205 ( -216452)
RAJ PRINCE SINGH
Super Power India Party
Lost
154 ( -216503)
PUSHPINDER SINGH ALIAS LOVELY ATTAWA
Independent
Lost
114 ( -216543)
KULDIP RAI ALIAS HAPPY SOOD MORINDA
Independent
2912 ( -213745)
NOTA
None of the Above
In Hindi
दलवार परिणाम
| दल का नाम | विजयी | आगे | कुल |
|---|---|---|---|
| इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस – आईएनसी | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| कुल | 1 | 0 | 1 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस (चंडीगढ़)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | चंडीगढ़ (1) | मनीष तिवारी | 216657 | 2504 |
विजयी
216657 (+ 2504)
मनीष तिवारी
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
214153 ( -2504)
संजय टंडन
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
6708 ( -209949)
रितू सिंह
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
2626 ( -214031)
लखवीर सिंह उर्फ़ कोटला
निर्दलीय
हारा
1068 ( -215589)
दीपाँशु शर्मा
अखिल भारतीय परिवार पार्टी
हारा
1054 ( -215603)
एक्स-असिस्टेंट कमांडेण्ट रणप्रीत सिंह
निर्दलीय
हारा
683 ( -215974)
विनोद कुमार
निर्दलीय
हारा
577 ( -216080)
सुनील थम्मन
हरियाणा जनसेना पार्टी
हारा
436 ( -216221)
बलजीत सिंह उर्फ़ लाडी
निर्दलीय
हारा
321 ( -216336)
सुनील कुमार
निर्दलीय
हारा
307 ( -216350)
प्रताप सिंह राणा
निर्दलीय
हारा
295 ( -216362)
महन्त रवी कान्त मुनी
निर्दलीय
हारा
294 ( -216363)
विवेक शर्मा
निर्दलीय
हारा
255 ( -216402)
प्यार चन्द उर्फ़ कौंडल
निर्दलीय
हारा
239 ( -216418)
किशोर कुमार उर्फ़ बन्टी भैया
निर्दलीय
हारा
217 ( -216440)
राजिंदर कौर
सैनिक समाज पार्टी
हारा
205 ( -216452)
राज प्रिंस सिंह
सुपर पॉवर इण्डिया पार्टी
हारा
154 ( -216503)
पुष्पिंदर सिंह उर्फ़ लवली अटावा
निर्दलीय
हारा
114 ( -216543)
कुलदीप राय उर्फ़ हैप्पी सुद मोरिंडा
निर्दलीय
2912 ( -213745)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
Key Candidates:
- Manish Tewari (INC): A seasoned politician and advocate, Tewari has been a prominent figure in the INC. He has been actively campaigning in the Chandigarh constituency and has been vocal about his party’s policies. At 58, he has been elected twice to the Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket, first representing Ludhiana in 2009 and later Anandpur Sahib in 2019.
- Sanjay Tandon (BJP): A former Municipal Councillor in Punjab with 14 years of experience and six assembly election victories, Tandon has been actively campaigning in the Chandigarh constituency. He has been vocal about his party’s policies and is a strong contender in the election.
Factors Influencing the Outcome:
- Voter Turnout: The voter turnout in Chandigarh was 62.80 per cent, slightly higher than the 2019 turnout of 60.62 per cent. This indicates a strong engagement from the electorate, which contributed to the high election stakes.
- Demographic Shifts: Chandigarh’s demographics have been shifting, with a growing population of young voters and a significant presence of Scheduled Castes. This shift has influenced the political landscape, with parties adapting their strategies to cater to these groups.
Implications for Local, State, and National Politics:
- Local Politics: The INC’s victory in Chandigarh is seen as a significant boost for the party in the region. It reinforces the party’s influence in the region and showcases the electorate’s faith in its leadership.
- State Politics: The result has implications for the future of the INC government in Punjab. The party’s victory in Chandigarh could impact its ability to maintain its majority in the state assembly.
- National Politics: The outcome of the Chandigarh election is significant in the context of national politics. It highlights the importance of local issues and the need for parties to adapt their strategies to cater to the diverse demographics of different constituencies.
Conclusion:
The Chandigarh Lok Sabha election result in 2024 is a significant development in Indian politics. Manish Tewari’s victory and the performance of other candidates highlight the importance of local issues and demographic shifts in shaping the political landscape. As we reflect on the results, engaging with the insights and trends that emerged from this election is essential.
