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Sangrur: Established in 1951, Sangrur lok Sabha seat has always been in the headlines. Comprising of five assembly constituencies, it has witnessed a diverse array of political leaders, including former chief ministers Surjit Singh Barnala and Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, and the current Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Despite such political prominence, the region continues to grapple with persistent issues that have plagued its development.
The constituency’s landscape is marred by systemic problems, ranging from skewed sex ratios to poor women’s literacy rates, and a worrying increase in cancer cases. Moreover, issues like inadequate drinking water, sanitation, escalating farmer suicides, and rampant poverty cast a shadow over the region’s progress. Despite being a key contributor to Punjab’s wheat production, the apathy towards farmers and agricultural laborers has turned Sangrur into a symbol of agrarian distress.
Traditionally, Sangrur has been a battleground for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Congress, each securing the seat multiple times. However, the emergence of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with CM Bhagwant Mann’s consecutive wins, has reshaped the political landscape. Mann’s tenure has brought both hope and skepticism, with some lauding his efforts while others questioning the depth of change.
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About 2024 elections
The fight will be there between the incumbent SAD(A) who will try to maintain their hold on Sangrur and ruling state government AAP whose main effort will be to take back its seat where CM Bhagwant Mann remains MP for straight seven years.
Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar once again has shown faith in party president Simranjit Singh Mann and fielded him once again on the seat. On the other hand, AAP has shown trust in its sitting MLA and cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer.
Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress party are also strong contenders for the seat but there is no official announcement on the names of candidates. For the first time, Bhartiya Janta Party will be fielding their candidate from Sangrur as the party has decided to go solo in Punjab and fight at all seats. BJP has announced its six candidates out of 13 and will be declaring the rest soon.
Look at past elections in Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency
2022 (By-election)
Following the huge win of AAP in the assembly elections in 2022, By-elections were held in the Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency. Earlier the post was held by now Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and following his resignation, by-polls were held. It came as a shocker to ruling AAP that constituency which was under AAP for straight 7 years slipped from their hands and was won by Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar.
After the resignation of Bhagwant Mann as Member of Parliament from Sangrur, by polls were held in June 2022. Simranjit Singh Mann of SAD(A) won by securing 2, 53,154 votes which accounts for 35.61 percent vote share. AAP’s candidate Gurmail Singh left behind SAD(A) by a thin margin of 5 thousand votes. Gurmail Singh received 2,47,332 votes which accounts for 34.79 percent votes.
Dalvir Singh Goldy of Congress got over 79 thousand votes whereas Kewal Singh Dhillon of BJP managed to get over 66 thousand votes.
2019
In 2019 Lok Sabha elections, fight was mainly between AAP, INC and SAD in which clear mandate was received by incumbent Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann. Mann contested from the seat and secured 4,13,561 votes which accounts for 37.4 percent of vote share. INC candidate Kewal Singh Dhillon received 3,03, 350 votes which is 27.43 percent of vote share.
Parminder Singh Dhindsa of SAD got 263,498 votes. It is interesting to see that Simranjit Singh Mann who won the election in 2022 also contested the 2019 election where he managed to get votes near about 48 thousand only.
2014
In 2014, incumbent Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann became Member of Parliament for the first time by winning huge mandate. In 2014, Bhagwant Mann, AAP’s candidate received 5,33,237 votes. Mann registered huge victory over SAD candidate Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa by a huge margin of over 2 lakh votes. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa got 3,21,516 votes in the 2014 elections.
2009
In 2009 general elections, Sangrur seat was gained by INC from SAD. Sangrur was won by Congress candidate Vijay Inder Singla. Singla emerged victorious by securing 3,58,670. His rival, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa of SAD won 3,17,798 votes which accounts for 34.13 percent vote share.
2004
In 2004, the Sangrur seat was gained by Shiromani Akali Dal from SAD(A). The major fight was between SAD, INC and SAD(A). Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa of SAD emerged victorious and won the seat by gaining 2,86,828. On second place was Arvind Khanna of congress who won 2,59,551 votes whereas SAD(A) candidate Simranjit Singh Mann won 2,16,898 votes.
