- By JE News Desk
- Mon, 11 Mar 2024 01:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Kota constituency in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan witnessed a closely contested electoral battle that reflected the diverse political landscape of the region. The outcomes of this election not only influenced local politics but also contributed to shaping the broader narrative of Indian politics at the time.
The winning candidate for the Kota constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was Om Birla, who contested on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the ruling party at the national level. Om Birla's victory was significant as he is a seasoned politician and had previously served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Kota South constituency. Birla's strong local connections, coupled with the BJP's well-organized campaign machinery, played a crucial role in securing his victory in Kota.
Among the top candidates who contested against Om Birla, the second-place candidate was Ramnaraian Meena, fielded by the Indian National Congress (INC), one of the major political parties in India. Ramnaraian Meena's candidacy reflected the INC's efforts to challenge the dominance of the BJP in Rajasthan and regain lost ground in constituencies like Kota. Despite the INC's efforts and Meena's local popularity, his performance fell short of victory, highlighting the challenges faced by the party in countering the BJP's electoral machinery and popularity.
The third-place candidate in the Kota constituency was Harish Kumar Lahri, representing the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), a prominent regional party known for its advocacy of social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. Harish Kumar Lahri's candidacy highlighted the BSP's attempts to establish itself as a credible alternative to both the BJP and the INC in Rajasthan. However, despite the BSP's strong support base in certain pockets of the state, Harish Kumar Lahri's performance in Kota underscored the challenges faced by the party in gaining widespread electoral traction.
Overall, the 2019 Lok Sabha election results for the Kota constituency provided valuable insights into the complex and evolving political dynamics of Rajasthan, reflecting the competition between national and regional parties and the preferences of the electorate in the region. Om Birla's victory reaffirmed the BJP's influence in the state, while the performances of the INC and BSP highlighted their ongoing efforts to challenge the BJP's dominance and establish themselves as significant players in Rajasthan's political landscape.
Results for the Lok Sabha election held in 2019 for the Kota constituency:
Winning Candidate: Om Birla (BJP)
Total Votes Received: 800051
Vote Percentage: 58.52
Losing Candidate: Ramnaraian Meena (INC)
Total Votes Received: 520374
Vote Percentage: 38.07
Kota Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Om Birla as its candidate from the Kota constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
