Jorhat Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
Jorhat Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
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Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, situated in Assam, Northeastern India, holds significance in the political landscape with its diverse population. The region boasts approximately 63,350 Scheduled Caste (SC) voters, 64,698 Scheduled Tribe (ST) voters, and 111,141 Muslim voters. Predominantly rural, about 83.4% of its electorate resides in rural areas, while urban voters constitute around 16.6%.

Election Dates and Schedule:

The forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections in Jorhat are anticipated to follow the customary timeline, likely taking place in April or May. However, the final schedule awaits confirmation from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Demographics of Voters:

SC Voters: Approximately 63,350, forming around 4.7% of the population based on the 2011 Census.
ST Voters: Around 64,698, constituting about 4.8% of the population according to the 2011 Census.
Muslim Voters: Approximately 111,141, accounting for roughly 8.2% based on voter list analysis.
Rural Voters: Roughly 1,124,133, making up about 83.4% of the population per the 2011 Census.
Urban Voters: Around 223,748, comprising approximately 16.6% of the population based on the 2011 Census.
Total Voters: 1,347,881 as recorded in the 2019 Parliament Election.
Number of Polling Booths: 1,753 as noted in the 2019 Parliament Election.
Voter Turnout: Recorded at 77.2% for the 2019 Parliament Election and 83.6% for the 2016 Assembly Election.
Assembly Segments:

During the 2019 Parliament Election, Jorhat witnessed a voter turnout of 77.2%, slightly lower than the 83.6% recorded during the 2016 Assembly Election. The constituency comprises ten assembly segments, including one reserved for ST candidates.

The assembly segments are:

Sonari (None reserved, Charaideo district)
Mahmara
Demow (Sibsagar district)
Sibsagar
Nazira
Majuli (ST reserved, Majuli district)
Teok (None reserved, Jorhat district)
Jorhat
Mariani
Titabar
Party-wise Candidates for 2024 Election:

In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Topon Kumar Gogoi of the BJP emerged victorious with 51.35% of the votes, while Sushanta Borgohain of the INC secured 43.54% of the votes.

The candidates for the 2024 Election are:

BJP: Topon Kumar Gogoi
CPI: Kanak Gogoi
INC: Gaurav Gogoi
Past Election Winners:

Jorhat has seen representation from various political parties over the years. Bijoy Krishna Handique of the INC won the constituency in 1999, 2004, and 2009, while Kamakhya Prasad Tasa of the BJP secured victory in 2014. The BJP continued its hold on the seat with Topon Kumar Gogoi's win in 2019.

Election Results:

1999: Bijoy Krishna Handique from INC with 48.31% of the votes.
2004: Bijoy Krishna Handique from INC with 33.54% of the votes.
2009: Bijoy Krishna Handique from INC with 47.46% of the votes.
2014: Kamakhya Prasad Tasa from BJP with 49.01% of the votes.
2019: Topon Kumar Gogoi from BJP with 51.35% of the votes.

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