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For the 2024 elections, the political scenario in Chandigarh is poised for heightened political activity and engagement. A significant two-cornered contest has emerged with the Congress and AAP joining forces, aiming to thwart the BJP’s quest for a third consecutive victory.
Number of constituencies:1
Names of constituencies: Chandigarh Current MP: Kirron Kher (BJP)
Polling Schedule and Constituencies:-
The polling will unfold in a single phase
7th Phase: June 1, 2024
Constituencies: All
Number of voters: 6,47,291
To date, Chandigarh has 6.47 lakh registered voters, of which 3.35 lakh are male voters, 3.12 lakh are female voters and 33 are third-gender voters.
Of these, 15,006 individuals are first-time voters in the age group 18-19 while 4,799 are voters above 85 years of age.
Contesting parties:
Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress-Aam Aadmi Party alliance, are two key constituents of the INDIA bloc.
Main contestants:
Among the top contenders for the Congress ticket are four-time MP and former Union minister Pawan Bansal; Chandigarh Congress president Harmohinder Singh Lucky; and Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tewari.
At the BJP’s end, which is chasing a third straight poll win in Chandigarh, the local unit has sent the names of former MP Satya Pal Jain, and ex-party presidents Sanjay Tandon and Arun Sood to the high command for a decision.
Key issues:
The key issues revolve around anti-incumbency, the politics of development, caste census, reservations, and the controversy surrounding the mayoral election.
The BJP’s audacious power grab in the Chandigarh mayoral election, shrouded in allegations of manipulation and disregard for democratic practices, has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
2019 Lok Sabha Elections
MPs that won from BJP include: Kirron Kher
Key factors: Unemployment and agricultural concerns.
Electors: 6,15,214
Votes Polled: 4,56,568
Turnout: 74.2%
