Chikkaballapur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Candidate, issues, poll date, and result
Lok Sabha seat, a blend of urban and rural areas, includes Yelahanka, Kempegowda International Airport, and the Foxconn campus, alongside industrial areas like Bashettihalli, Nandagudi, and Dabaspet.
Persistent Water Woes Voters in Chikkaballapur and Bengaluru Rural regions are disillusioned with their representatives, past and present, for failing to address the longstanding water issues. The lack of a permanent solution has been a major concern for the residents.
Candidates and their Promises
Congress has nominated MS Raksha Ramaiah, son of former minister MR Seetharam, while the BJP has fielded Dr. K Sudhakar, former health minister. Both promise to address the long-standing water issues, with Ramaiah focusing on hi-tech flower markets and Sudhakar highlighting his past work on healthcare and water projects.
In TOI report, Chandre Gowda of Devanahalli said, “In this region, Congress is the traditional opponent of JD(S). So, most JD(S) workers may support BJP.”
Sudhakar said, “People of both Chikkaballapur and Bengaluru Rural are aware of the work I have done, including upgradation of primary healthcare centres, and filling up over 65 tanks from the HN Valley project. Besides JD(S) support, PM Modi’s popularity and people’s desire to elect him as prime minister again will help me win.”
Political Dynamics
JD(S) support, crucial in this constituency, might shift to BJP, considering Congress as the traditional opponent. Sudhakar is banking on PM Modi's popularity and his track record, while Congress is relying
