Dhar constituency of Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule

NEW DELHI: As the electoral fervor grips Dhar, the Election Commission's announcement on March 16 has set the stage for a high-stakes battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Scheduled for May 13, the polls in Dhar constituency are poised to witness a showdown between candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, with Savitri Thakur and Raheshyaam Muvel leading their respective parties.The results for Dhar Lok Sabha Constituency are to be declared on June 4 along with all other Lok Sabha seats.
The Dhar parliamentary constituency in Madhya Pradesh stands as a pivotal political arena characterized by its rich historical legacy, cultural diversity, and economic vibrancy. Witnessing fierce competition between major political parties like the BJP and INC, Dhar reflects a dynamic political landscape. Crucial electoral issues include rural development, agriculture, infrastructure enhancement, employment generation, healthcare, and education.
In 2019, Dhar parliamentary constituency boasted a total of 1,786,151 electors, with 1,344,132 valid votes cast. The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Chattarsingh Darbar emerged victorious, securing 722,147 votes, while the Indian National Congress candidate Girwal Dinesh trailed closely with 566,118 votes, losing by a margin of 156,029 votes.
Similarly, in the 2014 elections, amidst a total electorate of 1,668,441, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Savitri Thakur clinched victory with 558,387 votes, leaving the Indian National Congress candidate Umang Singhar behind with 454,059 votes, trailing by 104,328 votes.
In 2009, the Dhar parliamentary constituency witnessed active electoral participation from 1,197,172 electors, with 654,736 valid votes cast. The Indian National Congress candidate Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi emerged victorious, securing 302,660 votes, narrowly defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mukam Singh Kirade by a margin of 2,661 votes.
In 2004, amidst a total electorate of 703,372, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Chhatar Singh Darbar emerged victorious with 345,468 votes, surpassing the Indian National Congress candidate Umang Singhar, who secured 312,857 votes, losing by a margin of 32,611 votes.
In 1999, Dhar parliamentary constituency witnessed keen electoral contests among 1,157,368 electors, with 682,608 valid votes cast. The Indian National Congress candidate Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi secured victory with 355,482 votes, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Harsh Chouhan by a margin of 34,105 votes.
In 1998, amidst a total electorate of 1,106,864, the Indian National Congress candidate Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi emerged victorious with 344,858 votes, narrowly defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hemlata Chhatar Singh Darbar by a margin of 21,093 votes.
In 1996, Dhar parliamentary constituency witnessed intense electoral battles among 1,111,600 electors, with 580,848 valid votes cast. The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Chhatar Sinh Darbar secured victory with 298,741 votes, defeating the Indian National Congress candidate Surajbhanu Shivbhanu Solanki by a margin of 81,611 votes.