Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India, was initially a centrally administered territory, consisting of 30 former princely states. It transitioned into a Union Territory in 1956, and on January 25, 1971, it achieved the status of a separate state of India after the Indian Parliament passed the State of Himachal Pradesh Act 1970. It is the 18th state of India, and is divided into 12 districts. The state is home to several prominent pilgrimage sites, such as the hilltop temples of Vaishno Devi, Jwala Ji, and Chamunda.
Himachal Pradesh General Elections 2024
Himachal Pradesh has 4 Lok Sabha seats in the lower house of India's Parliament, the Lok Sabha. These four seats in Himachal Pradesh are Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur, and Shimla.
In Himachal Pradesh, the voting process is scheduled for June 1, coinciding with the 7th and final phase of the general election. This follows the historical trend of holding general elections in the state during the last quarter of the election period, a pattern consistent in 2024 as well. Candidates are required to submit nominations by May 14, with the declaration of results on June 4 marking the conclusion of this democratic process.
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Issue of gazette notification | 7 May 2024 |
| Last date to submit nomination | 14 May 2024 |
| Last date of withdrawal of candidature | 17 May 2024 |
| Date of election | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Result Announcement | 4 Jun 2024 |
Election History
In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept all four seats in Himachal Pradesh, with Anurag Thakur emerging as a prominent figure. The total voter turnout stood at 72.42%. Anurag Singh Thakur of the BJP secured victory in the Hamirpur constituency with 682,692 votes, defeating Ram Lal Thakur of the INC who garnered 283,120 votes.
Kishan Kapoor of the BJP emerged victorious in the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency, securing 725,218 votes, while Pawan Kajal of the INC received 247,595 votes. Similarly, Ram Swaroop Sharma of the BJP clinched victory in the Mandi constituency with 647,189 votes, surpassing Aashray Sharma of the INC who secured 241,730 votes. Suresh Kumar Kashyap of the BJP secured victory in the Shimla constituency with 606,182 votes, while INC's Dhani Ram Shandil received 278,668 votes.
Political Parties Competing in the 2024 Elections
In Himachal Pradesh, a significant confrontation is on the horizon between two major alliances. Below is the list of political parties competing for the 4 Lok Sabha seats:
- National Democratic Alliance (NDA): The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comprises a coalition of political parties helmed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has held power in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Continuing their precedent in the state, BJP is set to contest all four seats on behalf of the NDA in the upcoming 2024 elections.
- Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA): The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is a significant multi-party political coalition consisting of 40 parties across India. The Indian National Congress will be the representative of this alliance in Himachal Pradesh, contesting in all four seats.
| Parliamentary Constituencies in Himachal Pradesh |
| PC No. | PC Name | PC No. | PC Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangra | 3 | Hamirpur |
| 2 | Mandi | 4 | Shimla |
Last Updated on : April 23, 2024
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