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

As the electoral fervor engulfs Porbandar 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, Porbandar constituency braces itself for a high-stakes showdown between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), led by Mansukhbhai Mandaviya and Lalitbhai Vasoya respectively.

In the electoral history of the Porbandar parliamentary constituency, the years 2014 and 2019 stand as pivotal moments, reflecting the democratic pulse and political shifts within the region.

In the 2019 parliamentary elections, the constituency witnessed active participation, with a total of 1,662,368 electors exercising their democratic right. This marked an increase from the 1,539,223 electors recorded in 2014, indicative of the growing engagement of citizens in shaping the region's political narrative.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) maintained its stronghold in both elections, with distinct candidates leading the charge. In 2014, Radadiya Vithalbhai Hansrajbhai emerged victorious, while in 2019, Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk claimed the MP seat.

In 2014, Radadiya Vithalbhai Hansrajbhai's victory was notable, securing 508,437 votes. His Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) counterpart, Jadeja Kandhalbhai Saramanbhai, trailed behind, reflecting the BJP's dominance in the constituency.

Fast forward to 2019, Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk's electoral triumph continued the BJP's legacy, with a commendable vote count of 563,881. Lalit Vasoya from the Indian National Congress (INC) stood second with 334,058 votes, indicating the enduring presence of both political parties in the electoral arena.

The margin of victory in 2019 was significant, with Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk securing victory by a substantial margin of 229,823 votes. This reaffirmed the BJP's dominance in Porbandar and the resonance of its candidate with the electorate.