UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Check list of key constituencies, candidates and other details

UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 progress, Uttar Pradesh, the political heartland of India, braces itself for Phase 7 of the electoral process. Scheduled for June 1, this phase holds immense significance as voters across the state prepare to cast their ballots in a pivotal electoral contest.

Number of Seats:
Phase 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024 encompasses several key parliamentary constituencies, including Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushi Nagar, Deoria, Bansgaon, Ghosi, Salempur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Robertsganj. Each constituency represents a crucial piece of the larger electoral puzzle in Uttar Pradesh, contributing to the democratic process in the state.


Key Electoral Battles:

• Maharajganj: Pankaj Choudhary (BJP) vs. Virendra Chaudhary (INC)
• Gorakhpur: Ravi Kishan (BJP) vs. Kajal Nishad (SP)
• Bansgaon: Kamlesh Paswan (BJP) vs. Sadan Prasad (INC)
• Ghosi: Arvind Rajbhar (SBSP) vs. Rajiv Rai (SP)
• Ballia: Neeraj Sekhar (BJP) vs. Lallan Singh Yadav
• Ghazipur: Paras Nath Rai (BJP) vs. Afzal Ansari (SP) vs. Umesh Kumar Singh
• Chandauli: Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey (BJP) vs. Virendra Singh (SP)
• Varanasi: Narendra Modi (BJP) vs. Ajay Rai (INC) vs. Athar Jamal Lari

Electoral Dynamics:
Each constituency presents unique electoral dynamics, with candidates from various political parties vying for parliamentary seats. The electoral landscape is marked by intense campaigning, with candidates addressing pressing issues and wooing voters with their promises and agendas.

Varanasi - A Closely Watched Contest:
Of particular interest is the Varanasi constituency, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks re-election. Facing competition from Ajay Rai of the INC and Athar Jamal Lari, Modi's candidacy has drawn national attention, making Varanasi one of the most closely watched electoral battles in the country.