Balasore Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Odisha. The constituency was established in 1952 and has no reservation. The constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha segments. Here is a detailed overview of the historical political trend of the Balasore Lok Sabha Constituency:
2009-2014
- In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) won the seat, with Srikant Kumar Jena becoming the MP of the Balasore constituency.
- The BJD continued to dominate the constituency for the next few years, with the party winning the seat again in the 2014 election. Rabindra Kumar Jena was elected as the MP from this constituency.
2019-Present
- In the most recent Lok Sabha election in 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the seat, with Pratap Chandra Sarangi becoming the MP of the Balasore constituency. Sarangi won the seat by a margin of over 12,000 votes.
- As of 2022, Pratap Chandra Sarangi is the current MP representing this constituency. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The Balasore constituency has been represented by different parties, including the Congress, BJP, and BJD over the years. The constituency has been in the news for various reasons, including the recent by-election, which saw a triangular fight between the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Biju Janata Dal. The constituency has a significant Scheduled Caste population, with the Basta assembly segment being reserved for SC candidates. The constituency is also known for its coastal areas, which are prone to natural disasters such as cyclones and floods. Overall, the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency has been a significant political battleground in Odisha, with different parties dominating the constituency in different Lok Sabha elections held so far.
Winner of Balasore Parliamentary Constituency 2019 Elections
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