Diamond Harbour election results 2024 live updates: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee wins

NEW DELHI: TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee won the Diamond Harbour constitueny for a third time, by a margin of 7.10 lakh votes.

The results of the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal will be announced today. Nestled in the South East Bengal region within West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, Diamond Harbour stands as a semi-urban constituency with a reservation status for the General category.

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee is leading from Diamond Harbour seat, as per the latest voting trends.

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The constituency's electoral significance was underscored by its participation in Phase 7 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on June 1, 2024. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Diamond Harbour witnessed a robust contest among prominent candidates representing major political parties. Notable contenders included Abhishek Banerjee from the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Abhijit Das (Bobby) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Pratik Ur Rahaman from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). These candidates epitomized the political forces vying for electoral success and influence in the constituency, reflecting the diversity of voices within its electorate.


Last Updated on: 7pm (4 June 2024)

Diamond Harbour has historically boasted significant voter turnout in recent elections, indicative of the electorate's active political engagement and participation. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the constituency recorded an impressive voter turnout of 81.98 per cent, highlighting the electorate's keen interest in shaping the democratic process.

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In the 2019 elections, Abhishek Banerjee of the TMC emerged victorious, securing a substantial margin of 320,594 votes over his nearest rival from the BJP. Similarly, in 2014, Banerjee clinched victory with a significant margin against the CPI(M) candidate. This electoral trend underscores the continued sway of the TMC in the constituency, solidifying its position as a formidable political force.

Diamond Harbour's historical significance is intertwined with its rich demographic diversity and cultural heritage. With a substantial population distributed between urban and rural areas, and significant representation from Scheduled Castes, the constituency mirrors the socio-cultural fabric of West Bengal. Comprising several assembly segments like Falta, Satgachhia, Bishnupur, Maheshtala, Budge Budge, Metiabruz, and Diamond Harbour, the constituency reflects the plurality of voices and interests within its electorate. As Diamond Harbour navigates the intricacies of electoral politics, its historical legacy and demographic dynamics continue to shape its electoral journey, reflecting the aspirations and concerns of its diverse populace.

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