• By JE News Desk
  • Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:20 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

The Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Firozabad constituency in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a fiercely contested electoral battle, reflecting the intricate political dynamics of the region. Firozabad, known for its industrial significance and cultural heritage, emerged as a key battleground for various political parties vying for electoral success.

The winning candidate for the Firozabad constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was Chandra Sen Jadon, who contested on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chandra Sen Jadon's victory was significant as he managed to secure a win in a constituency that has traditionally seen strong competition between different political parties.

Among the top candidates who contested against Chandra Sen Jadon, the second-place candidate was Akshay Yadav, fielded by the Samajwadi Party (SP). Despite the SP's campaign efforts and Yadav's local outreach, his performance fell short of victory.

The third-place candidate in the Firozabad constituency was Shivpal Singh Yadav, representing the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) (PSPL), a political party founded by former Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav. Shivpal Singh Yadav's candidacy underscored the splintering of political alliances in Uttar Pradesh and the emergence of new players challenging the dominance of traditional parties like the SP and BJP. However, despite the PSPL's campaign strategies and Yadav's local influence, his performance in Firozabad fell short of securing a significant electoral breakthrough.

Overall, the 2019 Lok Sabha election results for the Firozabad constituency provided insights into the complex and evolving political dynamics of Uttar Pradesh's urban and semi-urban areas. Chandra Sen Jadon's victory demonstrated the BJP's influence in the state, while the performances of the SP and PSPL highlighted the ongoing fragmentation of political forces and the emergence of new contenders seeking to establish themselves in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape.

Results for the Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Firozabad constituency:

Winning Candidate: Chandra Sen Jadon (BJP)
Total Votes Received: 495819
Vote Percentage: 46.09

Losing Candidate: Akshay Yadav (SP)
Total Votes Received: 467038
Vote Percentage: 43.41

In Uttar Pradesh, the Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases for the 80 constituencies.

Polling Dates:

Phase 1: April 19
Phase 2: April 26
Phase 3: May 7
Phase 4: May 13
Phase 5: May 20
Phase 6: May 25
Phase 7: June 1

Elections for the 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held between April 19 and June 1 in seven phases. The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha Polls will be held on June 4.