Punjab Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Congress Wins 7 Seats, AAP-3, SAD-1

In Punjab, of the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies, the Congress won 7 seats, the ruling party in the state AAP won 3 seats, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) won 1 seat, and the rest of the two seats were won by two independent candidates including Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail. 

Aam Aadmi Party leader Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal has secured the Hoshiarpur seat in Punjab with 3,03,859 votes, leaving Congress candidate Yamini Gomar behind a margin of 44,111 votes.

Indian National Congress leader Sher Singh Ghubaya has been declared victorious in Firozpur with 2,66,626 votes. Meanwhile, AAP's Gurmit Singh Sodhi trailed with 2,63,384 votes.

Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa has secured the Faridkot constituency with 2,98,062 vote. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leader Karamjit Singh Anmol trailed behind a margin of 70,053 votes with him garnering 2,28,009 votes for the party.

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Malvinder Singh Kang has secured the Anandpur Sahib constituency by a margin of 10,846, garnering 3,13,217 votes in total. Congress leader Vijay Inder Singla came in 2nd with 3,02,371 votes.

SAD leader and the three-time MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal won in Bathinda seat by a margin of 49,656 votes against AAP's Gurmeet Singh Khuddian.

In Amritsar, Congress candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla won against his nearest rival and AAP candidate Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal by a margin of 40,301 votes.
 

In Patiala, Congress leader Dr Dharamvira Gandhi won the seat by a margin of 14,831 votes against AAP's Dr Balbir Singh.

AAP leader Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer won the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 1,72,560 votes against Congress’s Sukhpal Singh Khaira. 
 

Sitting MP and Congress candidate Amar Singh won from the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha constituency by a margin of 34,202 votes against the AAP's Gurpreet Singh GP.
 

Former-Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi won the Lok Sabha elections from the Jalandhar constituency by a margin of 1,75,993 votes against his nearest rival and BJP candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku. 

A neck to neck contest is being witnessed in Punjab Firozpur Lok Sabha constituency, where Congress candidate Sher Singh Ghubaya is at present leading by a margin of 1954 votes against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gurmit Singh Sodhi. 

Jailed Waris Punjab De chief and Independent candidate Amritpal Singh is leading by a margin of 1,18,237 votes from the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira is trailing behind Amritpal Singh from the seat, according to the Election Commission of India. The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections is underway.

Amritpal Singh, a radical Sikh preacher, who was arrested by the Punjab Police under the National Security Act and is lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Khadoor Sahib seat as an Independent candidate.
 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gurmit Singh Sodhi leads from the Ferozpur Lok Sabha seat in Punjab by the margin of 1273 votes. 
 

Former state Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi has garnered over 3 lakh votes in Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, Punjab. As per the latest update, Channi is leading with 337603 votes in Jalandhar. Meanwhile, BJP's Sushil Kumar Rinku is trailing with 199856 votes. Stay connected with Republic World for the Latest Trends and News Updates related to Punjab Election Result.

Amritpal Singh, a radical Indian pro-Khalistan separatist is contesting the elections as an independent candidate from Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib. As per the latest updates, he is leading with 201532 votes against his competitor from Congress, Kulbir Singh Zira. Zira has garnered 121828 votes so far.

As per the latest trends in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, the Indian National Congress is leading in six out of the thirteen seats, showcasing a strong performance. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is ahead in three constituencies, while the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is leading in two. Additionally, two independent candidates are showing a significant presence in the race.

Current Seat Breakdown:

1. Congress: 6 seats
2. AAP: 3 seats
3. SAD: 2 seats
4. Independents: 2 seats

Detailed Seat Analysis

Congress Leads in Key Constituencies

Amritsar: Gurjeet Singh Aujla of Congress is ahead of BJP’s Taranjit Singh Sandhu by a margin of 7,817 votes. Aujla’s lead demonstrates a strong foothold in this significant urban constituency.

Jalandhar: Congress continues to dominate this constituency, historically a stronghold for the party.

Fatehgarh Sahib: Amar Singh, the sitting MP from Congress, leads against AAP’s Gurpreet Singh GP by a substantial margin of 15,434 votes. This lead underscores the party’s sustained support in the region.

Gurdaspur: Former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Randhawa of Congress is ahead of BJP’s Dinesh Singh Babbu by 8,696 votes, indicating a robust comeback for the party in this crucial seat.

Patiala: Another critical constituency where Congress is maintaining a lead, reflecting strong local support.

Ludhiana: Congress is leading, highlighting its continued influence in Punjab's industrial hub.

AAP’s Strategic Gains

Hoshiarpur: AAP is leading, marking a significant inroad into this constituency.

Sangrur: AAP maintains its dominance in this area, known as a stronghold for the party.

Anandpur Sahib: The lead here suggests growing support for AAP in diverse parts of the state.

SAD's Presence

• SAD is leading in two constituencies, showcasing its resilience and continued relevance in Punjab’s political landscape despite the challenges faced in recent years.

Independents' Impact

• Independents are leading in two constituencies, indicating voter inclination towards non-traditional candidates in certain areas, possibly reflecting localized discontent with mainstream parties.

As of 11:15 AM, the INC is leading in Punjab with a 26.41% margin while the Aam Aadmi Party is closing in with a margin of 26.35%.

Indian National Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi has garnered 188661 votes in Jalandhar while the candidate from Fatehgarh Sahib, Amar Singh is accounting for 145947 votes as of 10:50 AM.

Latest update as of 9:10 AM. INC is leading in 7 constituencies of Punjab.

For the ruling AAP, success in these elections is crucial for maintaining its face. Determined to secure a strong showing, AAP has fielded five ministers and three MLAs to bolster its chances. The results will significantly impact the party's leadership, as poor performance could damage the reputations of these ministers and influence the party's future strategy.

AAP has also leveraged the arrest of its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, as an election issue, framing it within the context of their developmental work under Bhagwant Mann’s government. Key constituencies for AAP include Sangrur, a traditional stronghold where Bhagwant Mann has previously won, and Jalandhar, where the defection of Sushil Kumar Rinku to BJP has intensified the competition. With AAP having secured a landslide victory in the 2022 assembly elections, expectations are high for the party to replicate this success.

For the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), this election is critical for its survival. The party’s tally was reduced to only three seats in the last assembly elections, putting immense pressure on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. The SAD is attempting to revive its fortunes with Sukhbir’s Punjab Bachao Yatra. This is the first Lok Sabha election SAD is contesting without its traditional ally, BJP, making the stakes even higher.

The party’s main focus is to retain its stronghold in Bathinda, where Sukhbir’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, is the sitting MP. Retaining this seat is vital for the party's morale and future prospects.

The Congress party is aiming to rebound from its significant setbacks in recent years. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress won eight seats under the leadership of former Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh. However, internal turmoil saw their tally drop dramatically from 77 seats in the 2017 assembly elections to just 18 in 2022.

This election presents an opportunity for Congress to revive its electoral fortunes. Notable candidates include former CM Charanjit Singh Channi in Jalandhar and state Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring in Ludhiana. Firebrand leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira is contesting against AAP’s Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer in Sangrur. Despite their alliance as part of the INDIA bloc in other states, Congress and AAP are fiercely competing against each other across almost all seats in Punjab.

The BJP is contesting the Lok Sabha elections alone in Punjab for the first time. The party aims to retain its seats in Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur while increasing its overall vote share. This election is seen as a precursor to the next assembly elections, with a rise in vote share expected to boost the party's confidence and momentum.

To strengthen its position, BJP has strategically poached leaders from rival parties. Notable defections include sitting Congress Ludhiana MP Ravneet Bittu and AAP's lone sitting MP from Jalandhar, Sushil Rinku. The BJP has also fielded Capt. Amarinder Singh’s wife, Preneet Kaur, from her home turf in Patiala after she switched from Congress.

Recent by-elections have also influenced the political scenario in Punjab. In 2022, Bhagwant Mann resigned from his MP position in Sangrur to become the Chief Minister of Punjab, leading to a by-election where Simranjit Singh Mann of the SAD (Amritsar) won against AAP’s Gurmail Singh. Similarly, the death of Jalandhar’s MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary (INC) led to a by-election in May 2023, where AAP’s Sushil Kumar Rinku triumphed over INC’s Karamjit Kaur. 

The BJP’s decision to contest all seats independently is a significant shift from its traditional alliance with the SAD. This strategic move aims to expand the party's footprint in Punjab and capitalize on potential anti-incumbency sentiments against the current representatives. Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s candidacy in Amritsar is part of this broader strategy to leverage his diplomatic experience and patriotic credentials, particularly his role in prosecuting Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, to appeal to a diverse voter base. 

Analyzing the past six general elections in Punjab, it becomes evident that the state has a tendency to favor parties that eventually find themselves in the opposition, with exceptions in the 1998 and 2009 elections. For instance, in 2014, Punjab elected four MPs from the then-emerging Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), showcasing the state's willingness to embrace newer political movements.  

In the previous 2019 general elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) emerged victorious in 8 out of the 13 seats, while SAD and BJP secured 2 seats each. The AAP, despite its strong presence in the state, managed to secure only one seat. 

Key Contest in Amritsar 

One of the most closely watched contests this year is in the Amritsar constituency. The BJP has fielded Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a former Indian Ambassador to the US, who joined the party after retiring in early 2024. Sandhu is competing against Congress’s incumbent MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, AAP’s Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, and SAD’s Anil Joshi. This contest highlights the dynamic and multifaceted nature of Punjab's political landscape, where candidates from diverse backgrounds vie for voter support.