Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All you need to know about UP — A political powerhouse

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections: As the political arena in India springs back to life in anticipation of the impending Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the spotlight inevitably turns to Uttar Pradesh, a state often hailed as the political heart of the nation. Boasting a staggering count of 80 Lok Sabha seats, Uttar Pradesh holds unparalleled sway over the electoral landscape, dwarfing even its closest contender, Maharashtra, which lays claim to a comparatively modest 48 seats.

Beyond the numerical dominance, the state's historical significance in shaping the country's leadership is evident, having produced eight Prime Ministers, an accomplishment unmatched by any other state.

Importance of Uttar Pradesh in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Uttar Pradesh, with its colossal share of Lok Sabha seats, stands as a pivotal player in determining the fate of national politics. The state's historical role in shaping the nation's leadership cannot be overstated, and the upcoming elections are poised to once again showcase its influence. In the 2019 General Election, the BJP-led NDA secured a significant victory, claiming 64 seats, with the BJP independently bagging 62 victories. As the country gears up for the electoral showdown of 2024, the BJP is set to lead the NDA alliance, while rival factions within the I.N.D.I A alliance, including the SP and Congress, gear up to contest for their share of the electoral pie.

Dates for Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024

The timing of the Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections is of great interest to political observers and citizens alike. Traditionally conducted in multiple phases, these elections span a considerable duration within the broader electoral timeline. Early indications suggest that the 2024 elections in Uttar Pradesh might unfold between April and May, following a pattern similar to previous years. However, more details await confirmation from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Phases of Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024

The sheer scale of Uttar Pradesh's electoral activity is underscored by the extensive division of its electoral process into multiple phases. In the 2019 elections, the state witnessed polling across seven phases, a trend that expanded to nine phases in 2014. Speculation abounds that Uttar Pradesh might undergo a similarly extensive electoral exercise in 2024, possibly spanning between seven to 10 phases, pending official confirmation from the ECI.

Constituencies in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha 2024

With 80 constituencies in total, Uttar Pradesh represents a diverse electoral landscape, comprising 63 unreserved seats and 17 seats reserved for SC candidates. In the previous elections, the BJP-led NDA emerged triumphant, securing 64 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan alliance, comprising BSP, SP, and RLD, secured 15 seats. The INC-led UPA, in contrast, faltered, managing to secure only one seat.

Expectations in Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections

As the electoral battleground takes shape, political strategists closely monitor the candidate roster for the impending contest. The BJP-led NDA aims to reaffirm its dominance, eyeing approximately 70 seats. Simultaneously, the newly formed I.N.D.I.A alliance mobilises its collective strength to challenge the prevailing political order. Notably, the BSP, having emerged as a formidable force in the 17th Lok Sabha Elections in Uttar Pradesh, has chosen to chart its electoral course independently, eschewing alliances with either the NDA or the I.N.D.I.A coalition.

The List of Constituencies 

Saharanpur, Kiarana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina (SC), Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr (SC), Aligarh, Hathras (SC), Mathura, Agra (SC), Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Baduan, Aonla, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur (SC), Kheri, Dhaurahra, Sitapur, Hardoi (SC), Misrikh (SC), Unnao, Mohanlalganj (SC), Lucknow, Rae Barelli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Farrukhabad, Etawah (SC), Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Jalaun (SC), Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda, Fatehpur, Kaushambi (SC), Phulpur, Allahabad, Barabanki (SC), Kaiserganj, Shravasti, Gonda, Domariyaganj, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushi Nagar, Deoria, Bansgaon (SC), Lalganj, Azamgarh, Ghosi, Salempur, Ballia, Jaunpur, Machhlishahr (SC), Ghazipur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Robertsganj (SC)

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