Gujarat, on India's western coast, has a robust industrial sector, particularly in petrochemicals, textiles, and manufacturing, which drives India's economic growth. It is rich in historical landmarks, including Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and the famed Somnath Temple, which attracts travelers from all over the world. Gujarat's progressive development model has resulted in major infrastructure developments, including world-class ports, highways, and industrial parks.
Gujarat General Elections 2024
Gujarat has 26 seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.The 26 Lok Sabha seats of Gujarat are: Ahmedabad East, Ahmedabad West, Amreli, Anand, Banaskantha, Bardoli, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kachchh, Kheda, Mahesana, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, and Valsad.
The Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat usually occur in a single phase, and the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election will follow this pattern, with all seats in the state being contested in the third phase, which is on May 7th, 2024. The nomination deadline for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election in Gujarat is scheduled for April 19, 2024. The results for the state will be declared on June 4.
| Number of seats | 26 |
| Issue of gazette notification | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Last date to submit nomination | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Last date of withdrawal of candidature | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Date of election | 7 May 2024 |
| Result Announcement | 4 Jun 2024 |
Election History
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victory in all 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat for the second consecutive time. BJP secured a voting percentage of more than 62.2% Party president Amit Shah, who made his parliamentary debut, won from the Gandhinagar constituency with a margin of around 8,94,624 votes, surpassing his predecessor L.K. Advani's victory margin record of 4,83,121 votes.
The results indicated that CR Patil achieved the largest victory margin, with 6.9 lakh votes in Navsari. The state witnessed an all-time high voter turnout of 64.11% that year, surpassing its previous record of 63.77% in the 1967 elections. In the subsequent by-polls, the BJP also swept all four assembly seats. The party emerged victorious in Jamnagar Rural (with 33,022 votes), Dhrangadhra (with 34,280 votes), Manavadar (with 9,759 votes), and Unjha (with 23,072 votes).
Political Parties Competing in the 2024 Elections
Gujarat has traditionally been a stronghold for the Bharatiya Janata Party. However, this time, an alliance between two prominent parties could pose a challenge to the BJP's dominance. Below is the list of political parties competing for the 26 Lok Sabha seats:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Since 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been governing the country. Gujarat has historically been a bastion for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which swept all 26 seats in both the 2019 and 2014 general elections.
- Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA): The political scene is heating up as the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have forged a seat-sharing arrangement. According to this pact, AAP will compete for the Bharuch and Bhavnagar Lok Sabha seats, while the Congress will nominate candidates for the remaining 24 constituencies.
| Parliamentary Constituencies in Gujarat |
| PC No. | PC Name | PC No. | PC Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kutch | 14 | Amreli |
| 2 | Banaskantha | 15 | Bhavnagar |
| 3 | Patan | 16 | Anand |
| 4 | Mehsana | 17 | Kheda |
| 5 | Sabarkantha | 18 | Panchmahal |
| 6 | Gandhinagar | 19 | Dahod |
| 7 | Ahmedabad East | 20 | Vadodara |
| 8 | Ahmedabad West | 21 | Chhota Udaipur |
| 9 | Surendranagar | 22 | Bharuch |
| 10 | Rajkot | 23 | Bardoli |
| 11 | Porbandar | 24 | Surat |
| 12 | Jamnagar | 25 | Navsari |
| 13 | Junagadh | 26 | Valsad |
Last Updated on : April 23, 2024
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