Bikaner Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result Highlights: Arjun Ram Meghwal wins by a margin of 5,711 votes, defeating Congress’s Govindram Meghwal.
The Election Commission (EC) of India is set to unveil the results of the 2024 Bikaner, Rajasthan Lok Sabha elections today. This eagerly anticipated announcement marks the culmination of a carefully orchestrated electoral process that began with the release of the voting and result schedule by the EC on March 16th. The Bikaner (SC) Lok Sabha constituency, a significant electoral segment in Rajasthan, has a unique place in India’s parliamentary structure due to its reservation for the Scheduled Caste (SC) community since the delimitation in 2008.
The Bikaner constituency encompasses seven Assembly seats: Bikaner East, Bikaner West, Kolayat, Khajuwala, Lunkaransar, Shri Dungargarh, Nokha and Anupgarh.
Beyond electoral victories, Meghwal has held key ministerial positions, including Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs and Water Resources. He is also the Chancellor at Jain Vishva Bharati University since May 2022.
According to the Election Commission of India's data, the Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency in the 2024 general elections saw an estimated voter turnout of 54.11%. This figure represents a noticeable decline in voter participation compared to recent elections.
In the previous Lok Sabha election in 2019, Bikaner recorded a higher turnout of 59%. Similarly, in the 2014 election, the constituency saw a comparable turnout of 58%. However, going further back to the 2009 Lok Sabha polls, the voter participation was significantly lower at 41%.
Comparing the 2024 turnout with that of 2019, there is a decrease of approximately 5.28 percentage points. It's worth noting that despite this decline, the 2024 turnout remains substantially higher than the 41% recorded in 2009.
The Bikaner constituency, with its reserved status and significant voter base, continues to be a focal point in Rajasthan's political arena. The election results will reshape the political landscape. Today's election results will not only determine the representative for Bikaner but also reflect broader political trends and voter sentiments in Rajasthan and beyond.
Reflecting on the 2019 elections, the Bikaner seat was fiercely contested. BJP's Arjun Ram Meghwal retained the seat with a substantial margin, showcasing his electoral strength.
Govind Ram Meghwal is challenging Arjun Ram Meghwal in the 2024 elections. A seasoned politician, he has served as the Cabinet Minister for Disaster Management and Relief in Rajasthan.
Beyond electoral victories, Meghwal has held key ministerial positions, including Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs and Water Resources. He is also the Chancellor at Jain Vishva Bharati University since May 2022.
Arjun Ram Meghwal, the current MP from Bikaner, is contesting for the fourth time. His tenure has seen significant political achievements, reinforcing BJP's stronghold in the constituency.
The 2024 election process began with candidate nominations from major political parties and independent contenders. Some parties announced candidates early, while others waited until closer to the election phases.
Voting for the Bikaner constituency took place on April 19 as part of Phase 1 of the 2024 general elections. Results will be announced today, June 4, following a rigorous counting process.
For the 2024 elections, key candidates include Arjun Ram Meghwal (BJP), Govind Ram Meghwal (INC), and Kheta Ram (BSP). Each brings unique promises to the electorate.
The demographic makeup of Bikaner is diverse, with 78% of the population adhering to Hinduism and 15% to Islam. 22.91% belong to the Scheduled Caste, and 37% to the Scheduled Tribe community.
Bikaner constituency includes seven Assembly seats: Bikaner East, Bikaner West, Kolayat, Khajuwala, Lunkaransar, Shri Dungargarh, Nokha, and Anupgarh. It has a voter base of 1,591,068 individuals.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, there were 9 candidates contesting from the Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency. This was the same number of candidates as in 2019. In 2014, there were 8 candidates, and in the 2009 polls, there were 10 candidates.
Bikaner, a significant constituency in Rajasthan, has been reserved for the Scheduled Caste community since 2008. Today's results will be crucial for this reserved constituency.
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