- March 2, 2024
BJP Releases First List of 195 Candidates for Lok Sabha Elections
BJP Releases First List of 195 Candidates for Lok Sabha Elections
In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its first list of 195 candidates, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will contest from Varanasi. The announcement was made during a press conference at the party’s Delhi headquarters on Saturday.
Key Highlights of BJP’s Candidate List:
Diversity in Representation:** The list includes 28 women candidates, 47 young contenders, and 34 central ministers. This showcases the party’s commitment to diverse and inclusive representation.
Social Inclusivity:** The candidates represent various social strata, including 27 from Scheduled Castes, 18 from Scheduled Tribes, and 57 from the backward classes.
Geographical Spread:** Candidates have been chosen from different states, reflecting the party’s pan-India approach.
Notable Candidates from Various States:
Uttar Pradesh:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Sanjeev Balyan | Muzaffarnagar |
| Mahendra Sharma | Gautam Buddha Nagar |
| Hema Malini | Mathura |
| Rajnath Singh | Lucknow |
| Smriti Irani | Amethi |
Jharkhand:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Nishikant Dubey | Godda |
| Sanjay Seth | Ranchi |
| Vidhyut Mahato | Jamshedpur |
Rajasthan:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Arjun Meghwal | Bikaner |
| Bhupender Yadav | Alwar |
| Jyoti Mirdha | Nagaur |
Chhattisgarh:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Saroj Pandey | Korba |
| Santosh Pandey | Rajnandgaon |
| Vijay Baghel | Durg |
Gujarat:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Amit Shah | Gandhinagar |
| Purushottam Rupala | Rajkot |
| Mansukh Mandaviya | Porbandar |
Madhya Pradesh:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Jyotiraditya Scindia | Guna |
| Rahul Lodhi | Damoh |
| Virendra Sharma | Khajuraho |
Delhi:
| Candidate Name | Constituency |
|---|---|
| Praveen Khandelwal | Chandni Chowk |
| Manoj Tiwari | North East Delhi |
| Bhanu Singh | New Delhi |
Northeast States:
| Candidate Name | Constituency | State |
|---|---|---|
| Vishnu | Andaman | |
| Kiran Rijiju | Arunachal Pradesh West | |
| Tapir Gao | Arunachal Pradesh East | |
| Parimal Suklabaidya | Silchar | Assam |
| Bijoya Chakravarty | Guwahati | Assam |
| Sarbananda Sonowal | Dibrugarh | Assam |
The release of the candidate list indicates BJP’s strategic approach to the upcoming elections, showcasing a blend of experienced leaders and promising newcomers. The party aims to maintain its strong presence across diverse constituencies, emphasizing inclusivity and regional representation. Stay tuned for further updates as the election season progresses.
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