Bhavnagar Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule

As the electoral fervor engulfs Bhavnagar Parliamentary Constituency in Gujarat, the recent announcement by the Election Commission on March 17 has ignited anticipation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. With polling day set for May 7, Bhavnagar constituency braces itself for a high-stakes showdown between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Nimuben Bambhania and Umesh Makwana respectively.
In the electoral narrative of the Bhavnagar parliamentary constituency, the years 2014 and 2019 serve as significant chapters, delineating the democratic journey and political dynamics within the region.
In the 2019 parliamentary elections, the constituency witnessed robust participation, with a total of 1,768,297 electors exercising their democratic right. This marked an increase from the 1,594,531 electors recorded in 2014, indicative of the growing engagement of citizens in shaping the political discourse of Bhavnagar.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained its stronghold in both elections, with Dr. Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal emerging victorious on both occasions. Her victory in 2019 was particularly notable, securing 661,273 votes and reaffirming the BJP's resonance with the electorate.
In 2014, Dr. Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal's victory was decisive, garnering 549,529 votes. Her Indian National Congress (INC) counterpart, Rathod Pravinbhai Jinabhai, trailed behind, reflecting the BJP's dominance in the region.
Fast forward to 2019, Dr. Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shiyal's electoral triumph continued, with a significant victory margin of 329,519 votes. Patel Manharbhai Nagjibhai (Vasani) from the INC stood second with 331,754 votes, indicating the enduring presence of both political parties in the electoral fray.