Indore constituency of Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule | India News

NEW DELHI: As the electoral fervor grips Indore, the Election Commission’s announcement on March 16 has set the stage for a high-stakes battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Scheduled for May 13, the polls in Indore constituency are poised to witness a showdown between candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, with Shakar Lalwani and Akshay Kanti Bam leading their respective parties.The results for Indore Lok Sabha Constituency are to be declared on June 4 along with all other Lok Sabha seats.
Indore, a pivotal political center in Madhya Pradesh epitomizes a blend of cultural heritage and economic dynamism. The electoral landscape witnesses fervent contests between major parties like the BJP and INC, reflecting the multifaceted concerns of its urban and semi-urban populace, ranging from infrastructure development to healthcare and education. The dominance of the BJP, as seen in the 2019 and 2014 elections, underscores its political stronghold in the region. Led by victorious candidates like Shankar Lalwani and Sumitra Mahajan, Indore’s electoral decisions wield substantial influence, shaping both local governance and state-level policies, fostering progress and prosperity.
In 2019, Indore’s parliamentary constituency boasted 2,350,580 electors, with 1,628,108 valid votes cast. Shankar Lalwani secured a resounding victory for the BJP with 1,068,569 votes, surpassing his INC counterpart, Pankaj Sanghvi, by a significant margin of 547,754 votes.
Similarly, in the 2014 elections, out of a total of 2,115,303 electors, 1,316,817 valid votes were recorded. Sumitra Mahajan, popularly known as “tai,” emerged victorious for the BJP, securing 854,972 votes, a substantial lead over INC candidate Satyanarayan Patel, who trailed by 466,901 votes.
Reflecting back to 2009, Indore’s parliamentary constituency comprised 1,570,094 electors, with 796,910 valid votes cast. Sumitra Mahajan retained her position as MP, securing 388,662 votes, narrowly surpassing her INC counterpart, Satyanarayan Patel, by a margin of 11,480 votes.
In the 2004 elections, out of an unspecified total of electors, 854,503 valid votes were cast. Sumitra Mahajan secured a decisive victory for the BJP, garnering 508,107 votes, significantly outpacing INC candidate Rameshwar Patel by 193,936 votes.
Turning to 1999, Indore’s parliamentary constituency had 1,478,108 electors, with 825,794 valid votes recorded. Sumitra Mahajan clinched victory for the BJP with 474,167 votes, defeating INC candidate Mahesh Joshi by a substantial margin of 131,315 votes.
In the 1998 elections, out of a total of 1,423,528 electors, 846,291 valid votes were cast. Sumitra Mahajan emerged victorious once again, securing 440,047 votes, with a lead of 49,852 votes over INC candidate Pankaj Sanghvi.
Overall, Indore’s electoral history underscores its significance in Madhya Pradesh politics, with the BJP’s consistent dominance shaping the region’s trajectory and influencing governance at both local and state levels, ensuring progress and prosperity for its residents.