Balaghat constituency of Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule

NEW DELHI: Following the Election Commission's announcement on March 16, anticipation builds as the Lok Sabha election in Balaghat approaches, scheduled for the first phase on April 19. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress have put forward their candidates, Dr. Bharti Pardhi and Samrat Saraswat respectively, setting the stage for a compelling electoral contest.

Balaghat, a pivotal parliamentary constituency, has historically been a focal point of intense political battles. In the 2019 elections, the constituency recorded a total of 1,767,725 electors, with 1,372,018 valid votes cast. Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen of the BJP emerged victorious, securing 696,102 votes, while the Congress candidate Madhu Bhagat trailed with 454,036 votes, marking a significant margin of 242,066 votes.

Reflecting on the 2014 elections, Balaghat witnessed a similar narrative, with 1,629,741 electors and 1,113,364 valid votes. Bodhsingh Bhagat of the BJP secured victory with 480,594 votes, leaving behind his closest rival, Hina Likhiram Kawre of the Congress, who garnered 384,553 votes, resulting in a defeat margin of 96,041 votes.

Delving into the electoral dynamics of 2009, Balaghat experienced a closely contested battle with 1,339,239 electors and 756,541 valid votes. K. D. Deshmukh of the BJP emerged victorious with 299,959 votes, while the Congress candidate Vishveshwar Bhagat stood second with 259,140 votes, facing a defeat margin of 40,819 votes.

As the political fervor intensifies in Balaghat, both the BJP and Congress are ramping up their campaign efforts to secure the support of the electorate. With the future of the constituency hanging in the balance, April 19 holds the promise of shaping the trajectory of Balaghat's political landscape.

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