Attingal: Attingal Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 2: Voting to take place on April 26, check key candidates, schedule and more

The Lok Sabha election for Attingal constituency is set to take place on April 26, 2024. The Election Commission of India had released the final schedule for the voting and result announcement in March.

Voting for the Attingal Lok Sabha seat is scheduled for April 26, 2024, during Phase 2 of the elections. The results will be declared on June 4, 2024.The prominent candidates contesting in the Attingal Constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election include V. Muraleedharan from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), V Joy from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Adoor Prakash from the Indian National Congress (INC).

In the 2019 General Elections, Attingal witnessed a significant voter turnout of 74.21 percent. Adv. Adoor Prakash, representing the INC, emerged victorious with a margin of 38,247 votes, securing a total of 380,995 votes. He defeated Dr. A. Sampath of the CPI(M), who received 342,748 votes.

Kerala elections
Kerala, known for its fervent political landscape, is set for a crucial electoral showdown as 194 candidates contest for 20 Lok Sabha seats on Friday. In India’s political arena, Kerala stands out as a bastion for the Congress party during Lok Sabha Elections. Even in the 2019 polls, Kerala remained one of the states where the Indian National Congress (INC) clinched a majority of seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) encountered disappointment, failing to secure a single seat.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: An Interesting Contest
The forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala carry considerable weight for both the INC and NDA. Rahul Gandhi, a potential frontrunner for the Prime Ministerial candidacy from Congress, represents the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, underlining the state’s significance for the party. Conversely, the NDA aims to reshape its standing in Kerala, aspiring to forge a stronger foothold in the state during the 2024 General Elections. Kerala boasts the highest voter turnout compared to any other state, highlighting the imperative for political parties to establish meaningful connections with its populace.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Key Issues
Unlike previous elections, the current campaign witnessed a surge in activism and contention, with diverse issues such as the CAA implementation, ‘love jihad’ allegations, controversies surrounding ‘The Kerala Story’ movie, Manipur violence, Rahul Gandhi’s candidature in Wayanad, and perceived minority appeasement dominating public discourse.

In the backdrop of the UDF’s sweeping victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, securing 19 out of 20 seats, and the LDF’s limited success with one seat, the upcoming elections hold significant implications for Kerala’s political landscape.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Voting in Kerala will commence at 7 am on Friday. Among the electorate, an impressive number of over 2.77 crore voters will exercise their democratic right, including a notable portion of first-time voters, exceeding five lakhs.

The distribution of candidates across constituencies reflects the diversity of the electoral field. Kottayam emerges with the highest number of contenders at 14, contrasting with Alathur’s modest representation of five candidates. Other noteworthy figures include 13 candidates in Kozhikode and 12 each in Kollam and Kannur.

Of the 194 candidates, 169 are men, and 25 are women. Vadakara constituency notably features four female candidates, setting a positive precedent for gender representation in politics.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Security Arrangements
To ensure a secure and peaceful polling environment, the Election Commission has deployed 66,303 security personnel across the state. Collaborative efforts between Kerala Police and Central forces aim to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process, with 25,231 booths set up at 13,272 locations.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: All you should know
Congress, aiming to uphold its commanding performance from previous elections, intends to maintain its stride and fend off the ruling government alliance in Kerala. The party aims to achieve this goal with the backing of its newly established I.N.D.I.A alliance. Conversely, NDA strives to overturn its lackluster showing in the state, setting its sights on substantial gains in the imminent elections.