- By JE News Desk
- Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) constituency in Maharashtra was emblematic of the unique political landscape of tribal-dominated regions. This constituency, reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes (ST), witnessed a closely contested electoral battle with significant implications for tribal representation in Indian politics.
The winning candidate for the Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was Ashok Nete, who contested on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party at the national level. Ashok Nete's victory was noteworthy as he managed to secure a win in a constituency characterized by its remote and underdeveloped areas. His success underscored the BJP's efforts to consolidate support among tribal communities in Maharashtra and emphasized his own appeal among the electorate.
Among the top candidates who contested against Ashok Nete, the second-place candidate was Namdeo Usendi, fielded by the Indian National Congress (INC), one of the major political parties in India. Namdeo Usendi's candidacy reflected the INC's efforts to challenge the dominance of the BJP in the region and secure tribal representation in the Lok Sabha. Despite the INC's campaign efforts and Usendi's local outreach, his performance fell short of victory, highlighting the BJP's stronghold in Gadchiroli-Chimur.
The third-place candidate in the Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) constituency was Ramesh Gajabe, representing the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), a regional political alliance primarily representing the interests of marginalized communities. Ramesh Gajabe's candidacy reflected the VBA's attempts to make inroads into the constituency and challenge the dominance of established political players like the BJP and INC. However, despite the VBA's campaign efforts, Ramesh Gajabe's performance in Gadchiroli-Chimur underscored the challenges faced by the party in gaining widespread electoral support in the region.
Overall, the 2019 Lok Sabha election results for the Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) constituency provided insights into the complex and evolving political dynamics of tribal regions in Maharashtra. Ashok Nete's victory reaffirmed the BJP's influence in the state, while the performances of the INC and VBA highlighted their ongoing efforts to challenge the BJP's dominance and establish themselves as significant players in Maharashtra's political landscape.
Results for the Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) constituency:
Winning Candidate: Ashoke Nete (BJP)
Total Votes Received: 519968
Vote Percentage: 45.50
Losing Candidate: Namdeo Usendi (INC)
Total Votes Received: 442442
Vote Percentage: 38.72
In Maharashtra, the Lok Sabha elections will be held in five phases for the 48 constituencies.
Polling Dates:
Phase 1: April 19
Phase 2: April 26
Phase 3: May 7
Phase 4: May 13
Phase 5: May 20
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.