Today, we delve into the highly anticipated results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections for the Aurangabad constituency in Maharashtra. Aurangabad, officially known as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, is a significant seat in Marathwada and has been a focal point of political battles over the years. Known for its historical and cultural heritage, Aurangabad is also a major production center for cotton textiles and artistic silk fabrics.
Aurangabad elects __ of 543 Lok Sabha seats · Updated at 11:13 am IST
| Candidate | Party/Status | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Azim Abdul Aziz Shaikh | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Abdul Samad Bagwan | All India Majlis-E-Inquilab-E-Millat | 0 | 0% |
| Afsar Khan Yaseen Kha | Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi | 0 | 0% |
| Arvind Kisanrao Kamble | Bahujan Republican Socialist Party | 0 | 0% |
| B U Gosawi | Hindustan Janta Party | 0 | 0% |
| Bhalerao Vasant Sambhaji | Prabuddha Republican Party | 0 | 0% |
| Bhanudas | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Bharat Purushottam Kadam | Rashtriya Maratha Party | 0 | 0% |
| Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram | Shiv Sena | 0 | 0% |
| Chandrakant Khaire | Shiv Sena | 0 | 0% |
| Devidas Ratan Kasbe | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Fulare Suresh Asaram | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Galphade Arjun Bhagwanrao | Rashtriya Kisan Bahujan Party | 0 | 0% |
| Ghuge Nitin Pundlik | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Harshwardhan Dada Raibhanji Jadhav | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Imtiaz Jaleel Syed | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen | 0 | 0% |
| Jagannath Khanderao Jadhav | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Jagannath Kisan Ugale | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Jivan Bhawlal Rajput | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Latif Jabbar Khan | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Maanoj Vinayakrao Ghodkay | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Manisha Kharat | Bahujan Maha Party | 0 | 0% |
| Meenasing Avdheshsing Sing | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Nandarkar Vishal Uddhav | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Narayan Jadhav | Peoples Party Of India (Democratic) | 0 | 0% |
| Panchashila Babulal Jadhav | Republican Bahujan Sena | 0 | 0% |
| Prashant Pundlikrao Avhale | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Pratiksha Prashant Chavan | Ambedkarist Republican Party | 0 | 0% |
| Ravindra Bhaskarrao Bodkhe | Bharatiya Yuva Jan Ekta Party | 0 | 0% |
| Sandip Dadarao Mankar | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Sandip Devidas Jadhav | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Sangita Ganesh Jadhav | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Sanjay Bhaskar Shirsat | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Sanjay Uttamrao Jagtap | Bahujan Samaj Party | 0 | 0% |
| Shaikh Khaja Kismatwala Kasim Kismatwala | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Surendra Digambar Gajbhare | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| Tribhuvan Madhukar Padmakar | Independent | 0 | 0% |
| None of the above | – | 0 | 0% |
Election OverviewThe Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat is one of the 48 constituencies in Maharashtra. The constituency includes six legislative assembly seats: Kannad, Aurangabad Central, Aurangabad West (SC), Aurangabad East, Gangapur, and Vaijapur. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, AIMIM’s Imtiaz Jaleel Syed made a remarkable win, defeating the long-standing Shiv Sena incumbent Chandrakant Khaire. However, the 2024 elections have brought new dynamics and fierce competition among major political parties.
Historical Context 2019 Mandate: In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, 23 candidates contested from the Aurangabad seat. Imtiaz Jaleel Syed of AIMIM won the seat with 389,042 votes, narrowly defeating Shiv Sena’s Chandrakant Khaire, who received 384,550 votes. This unexpected victory by AIMIM marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Aurangabad.
2014 Mandate:In 2014, Shiv Sena leader Chandrakant Khaire defeated Congress candidate Suresh Nitin Patil with a considerable margin. Khaire received 520,902 votes, while Suresh Patil garnered 358,902 votes. Except for the 1998 Lok Sabha election, Shiv Sena had been successful in winning the Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat consecutively from 1989 to 2014.Candidates and PartiesThe major parties contesting the 2024 election from Aurangabad were the Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), and AIMIM. Here is a look at some key candidates:
Shiv Sena (UBT): Chandrakant Khaire, a seasoned politician and former MP, contested once again hoping to regain his stronghold.
AIMIM: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed, the incumbent MP, sought to retain his seat and continue his political journey.
BJP: Sanjay Uttamrao Jagtap, representing the BJP, was another prominent contender aiming to secure the constituency for his party.
Other Candidates:
- Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram (SHS)
- Arvind Kisanrao Kamble (BARESP)
- Ravindra Bhaskarrao Bodkhe (BYJEP)
- Adv B U Gosawi (HJP)
- Afsar Khan Yaseen Kha (VANBB)
- Manisha Kharat (BHMP)
- Abdul Samad Bagwan (AIMIM)
- Pratiksha Prashant Chavan (ARP)
The voter turnout for Aurangabad in 2024 was recorded at 51.56%, reflecting a moderate level of electoral participation.Election Results and AnalysisCurrent Update : As per the new updates by the election commission of India from Aurangabad Lok Sabha Seat Imtiaz Jaleel Syed from AIMIM is ahead with 30560 votes currently defeating Bhumare Sandipanro Asaram. AIMIM is currently leading over Shiv Sena and BJP.Results Overview:This year, the election was held on April 19th, with votes counted on June 4th, 2024. The following table provides a summary of the election results:
Analysis:In the 2024 elections, AIMIM’s Imtiaz Jaleel Syed faced stiff competition from Shiv Sena’s Chandrakant Khaire and BJP’s Sanjay Uttamrao Jagtap. The initial trends showed a close contest, but as the counting progressed, a clear winner emerged.Voting Pattern:The voter turnout and voting patterns indicated a diverse political inclination among the electorate. The following table provides a comparison of voter turnout across different assembly segments within the Aurangabad constituency:Past Election Performance:The 2019 and 2014 election results showed contrasting outcomes, with Shiv Sena dominating historically, but AIMIM making a significant impact in the previous election. The following table summarizes the past election results:Key Issues and CampaignsThe 2024 elections in Aurangabad were marked by vigorous campaigns focusing on various local and national issues. Key issues included:
- Economic Development: Emphasis on industrial growth and job creation.
- Infrastructure: Improving local infrastructure, including roads, water supply, and public transportation.
- Education: Enhancing educational facilities and opportunities.
- Healthcare: Better healthcare services and facilities.
- Social Harmony: Maintaining social harmony and addressing communal tensions.
The candidates and their parties used a combination of traditional campaigning and digital platforms to reach out to voters, emphasizing their commitment to addressing these issues.ConclusionThe 2024 Aurangabad Lok Sabha election results reflect the dynamic and evolving political landscape of the region. The competition among the major political parties and their candidates underscores the importance of this constituency in the broader context of Maharashtra and national politics. As the results are finalized, the focus will shift towards fulfilling the promises made during the campaign and addressing the key issues that matter to the people of Aurangabad. The political future of this significant constituency remains an area of keen interest and scrutiny as it continues to shape the political discourse in Maharashtra.
| Candidate | Party/Status | Votes | Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Azim Abdul Aziz Shaikh | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Abdul Samad Bagwan | All India Majlis-E-Inquilab-E-Millat | 0 | 0% | |||
| Afsar Khan Yaseen Kha | Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi | 0 | 0% | |||
| Arvind Kisanrao Kamble | Bahujan Republican Socialist Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| B U Gosawi | Hindustan Janta Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bhalerao Vasant Sambhaji | Prabuddha Republican Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bhanudas | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bharat Purushottam Kadam | Rashtriya Maratha Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram | Shiv Sena | 0 | 0% | |||
| Chandrakant Khaire | Shiv Sena | 0 | 0% | |||
| Devidas Ratan Kasbe | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Fulare Suresh Asaram | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Galphade Arjun Bhagwanrao | Rashtriya Kisan Bahujan Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Ghuge Nitin Pundlik | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Harshwardhan Dada Raibhanji Jadhav | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Candidate | Party/Status | Votes | Percentage | |||
| Abdul Azim Abdul Aziz Shaikh | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Abdul Samad Bagwan | All India Majlis-E-Inquilab-E-Millat | 0 | 0% | |||
| Afsar Khan Yaseen Kha | Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi | 0 | 0% | |||
| Arvind Kisanrao Kamble | Bahujan Republican Socialist Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| B U Gosawi | Hindustan Janta Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bhalerao Vasant Sambhaji | Prabuddha Republican Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bhanudas | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bharat Purushottam Kadam | Rashtriya Maratha Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram | Shiv Sena | 0 | 0% | |||
| Chandrakant Khaire | Shiv Sena | 0 | 0% | |||
| Devidas Ratan Kasbe | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Fulare Suresh Asaram | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Galphade Arjun Bhagwanrao | Rashtriya Kisan Bahujan Party | 0 | 0% | |||
| Ghuge Nitin Pundlik | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Harshwardhan Dada Raibhanji Jadhav | Independent | 0 | 0% | |||
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | |||
| Imtiaz Jaleel Syed | AIMIM | ______ | ______% | |||
| Chandrakant Khaire | Shiv Sena (UBT) | ______ | ______% | |||
| Sanjay Uttamrao Jagtap | BJP | ______ | ______% | |||
| Other Candidates (Combined) | Various | ______ | ______% | |||
| NOTA | NOTA | ______ | ______% | |||
| Assembly Segment | Voter Turnout (%) | |||||
| Kannad | ______% | |||||
| Aurangabad Central | ______% | |||||
| Aurangabad West (SC) | ______% | |||||
| Aurangabad East | ______% | |||||
| Gangapur | ______% | |||||
| Vaijapur | ______% | |||||
| Year | Winning Candidate | Party | Votes | Runner-up | Party | Votes |
| 2019 | Imtiaz Jaleel Syed | AIMIM | 389,042 | Chandrakant Khaire | SHS | 384,550 |
| 2014 | Chandrakant Khaire | SHS | 520,902 | Suresh Nitin Patil | INC | 358,902 |