The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, often referred to simply as Delhi, is a union territory and the capital city of India. With a rich historical heritage and significant political importance, Delhi serves as the seat of the Government of India and houses numerous national institutions, including the Parliament and the Supreme Court.
Delhi General Election 2024
The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, which includes the territory of Delhi, has a total of seven seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The seven seats in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi are East Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Chandni Chowk, South Delhi, and West Delhi.
All seven constituencies in Delhi's Lok Sabha seats will cast their votes on a single day during Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, scheduled for May 25. As a result, there will be no additional phases for these constituencies. The deadline for submitting nominations for the Lok Sabha 2024 Election is set for May 6, 2024. Subsequently, the results of the election will be announced on June 4.
| Number of seats | 7 |
| Issue of gazette notification | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Last date to submit nomination | 6 May 2024 |
| Last date of withdrawal of candidature | 9 May 2024 |
| Date of election | 25 May 2024 |
| Result Announcement | 4 Jun 2024 |
Election History
In the 2019 Indian general election in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, winning all seven Lok Sabha seats. Both the Indian National Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced defeat. In the 2019 general elections in Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won with a total of 4,908,541 votes, which accounted for 56.9% of the total votes cast. The Indian National Congress received a total of 1,953,900 votes, constituting 22.5% of the vote share. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) garnered a total of 1,571,687 votes, comprising 18.1% of the total votes cast.
The winners from each of the seven constituencies were as follows: Harsh Vardhan in Chandni Chowk, Manoj Tiwari in North East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir in East Delhi, Meenakshi Lekhi in New Delhi, Hans Raj in North West Delhi, Parvesh Verma in West Delhi, and Ramesh Bidhuri in South Delhi. This clean sweep by the BJP reflected the party's dominance in Delhi's political landscape during that period.
Political Parties Competing in the 2024 Elections
As the capital of the nation, Delhi emerges as a pivotal region in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Here is the list of political parties contesting for the seven Lok Sabha seats:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): The BJP, conversely, is engaged in a head-to-head battle with both AAP and Congress in all the seven seats. Strategically, the party has nominated candidates, including former mayors and current MPs, to strengthen its foothold in the election.
- Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA): AAP and Congress have joined forces to form an alliance under the banner of the INDIA grouping. The AAP will be fielding candidates in four constituencies – East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, and West Delhi. Meanwhile, the Congress will be contesting the remaining three seats – North East Delhi, Chandni Chowk, and North West Delhi.
| Parliamentary Constituencies in Delhi |
| PC No. | PC Name | PC No. | PC Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandni Chowk | 5 | North West Delhi |
| 2 | North East Delhi | 6 | West Delhi |
| 3 | East Delhi | 7 | South Delhi |
| 4 | New Delhi |
Last Updated on : April 23, 2024
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