Gangotri Assembly Election Results 2022
The Gangotri constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2022 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .
Suresh Chauhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Vijaypal Singh Sajwan of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 8029 votes.The Gangotri Assembly constituency falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Smt. Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah won the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 272493 votes, defeating Jot Singh Guntsola of the Indian National Congress. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.
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Gangotri Assembly Election Results (2022)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Suresh Chauhan
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
29,619
Lead: 8,029
|
49.66% |
| Vijaypal Singh Sajwan | Indian National Congress | 21,590 | 36.20% |
| Col. Ajay Kothiyaal | Aam Aadmi Party | 6,161 | 10.33% |
| Navneet Uniyal | Independent | 476 | 0.80% |
| Budhi Lal | Bahujan Samaj Party | 394 | 0.66% |
| Mahavir Prasad | Communist Party of India | 372 | 0.62% |
| Jasveer Singh | Uttarakhand Kranti Dal | 351 | 0.59% |
| Babu Lal Ghoghiyal | Jai Maha Bharath Party | 271 | 0.45% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 241 | 0.40% |
| Vijay Bahuguna | Samajwadi Party | 174 | 0.29% |
Gangotri Assembly Election Results (2017)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gopal Singh Rawat
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
25,683
Lead: 9,610
|
46.15% |
| Vijaypal Singh Sajwan | Indian National Congress | 16,073 | 28.88% |
| Suratram Nautiyal | Independent | 9,491 | 17.05% |
| Bhupendra Singh | Independent | 1,526 | 2.74% |
| None Of The Above | None Of The Above | 933 | 1.68% |
| Vijaypal Tangani | Bahujan Samaj Party | 576 | 1.04% |
| Mahaveer Prasad | Communist Party Of India | 553 | 0.99% |
| Rajbeer Singh Parmar | Rashtriya Jan Sahay Dal | 412 | 0.74% |
| Ratan Lal Verma | Independent | 213 | 0.38% |
| Vishnupal Singh Rawat | Uttarakhand Kranti Dal | 192 | 0.35% |
Gangotri Assembly Election Results (2012)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vijaipal Singh Sajwan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
20,246
Lead: 7,023
|
40% |
| Gopal Singh Rawat | Bharatiya Janata Party | 13,223 | 26% |
| Suresh Singh | Independent | 6,436 | 13% |
| Kishan Singh | Independent | 5,595 | 11% |
| Hari Shankar | Independent | 1,417 | 3% |
| Dinesh Nautiyal | Communist Party Of India | 1,356 | 3% |
| Hukam Singh | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,080 | 2% |
| Bhagwati Prasad Bahuguna | Uttarakhand Kranti Dal(P) | 584 | 1% |
| Ravindra | Uttarakhand Parivartan Party | 287 | 1% |
| Narayani | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 222 | 0% |
Gangotri Assembly Election Results (2007)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gopal Singh Rawat
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
24,250
Lead: 5,546
|
47% |
| Vijaypal Singh | Indian National Congress | 18,704 | 37% |
| Chaitram | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,348 | 5% |
| Kamala Ram | Communist Party Of India | 2,272 | 4% |
| Pratap Singh | Independent | 832 | 2% |
| Jagdish Singh Pokhriyal | Bharatiya Jan Shakti | 611 | 1% |
| Dr. Devendra Dutt Semwal | Nationalist Congress Party | 472 | 1% |
| Naresh Chamoli | Independent | 380 | 1% |
| Narayani | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 377 | 1% |
| Pooranchand | Janata Dal (Secular) | 257 | 1% |
| Dev Singh | Samata Party | 212 | 0% |
| Durgesh Mishra | Rashtriya Janata Dal | 196 | 0% |
Gangotri Assembly Election Results (2002)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vijaypal Singh Sajwan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
7,878
Lead: 610
|
21% |
| Kamala Ram Nautiyal | Communist Party Of India | 7,268 | 19% |
| Budhi Singh Panwar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,822 | 18% |
| Hari Singh Rana | Independent | 6,005 | 16% |
| Chandan Singh Rana | Uttarakhand Janwadi Party | 4,082 | 11% |
| Devendra Dutt Semwal | Independent | 1,081 | 3% |
| Jagendra Singh Bist | Independent | 948 | 3% |
| Budhi Ballabh Joshi | Bahujan Samaj Party | 936 | 2% |
| Kamleshwar | Independent | 646 | 2% |
| Shanti Prasad Thapliyal | Independent | 613 | 2% |
| Mahabeer Singh Chauhan | Samata Party | 447 | 1% |
| Roshan Lal | Samajwadi Party | 393 | 1% |
| Madan Singh | Uttarakhand Kranti Dal | 327 | 1% |
| Kirti Nidhi Sajwan | Rashtriya Lok Dal | 229 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Gangotri MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Suresh Chauhan | BJP | 29,619 | 8,029 | 49.66% |
| 2017 | Gopal Singh Rawat | BJP | 25,683 | 9,610 | 46.15% |
| 2012 | Vijaipal Singh Sajwan | INC | 20,246 | 7,023 | 40% |
| 2007 | Gopal Singh Rawat | BJP | 24,250 | 5,546 | 47% |
| 2002 | Vijaypal Singh Sajwan | INC | 7,878 | 610 | 21% |
Gangotri Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Suresh Chauhan | BJP |
29,619
(Lead: 8,029)
|
49.66% |
| Vijaypal Singh Sajwan | INC | 21,590 | 36.20% | |
| 2017 | Gopal Singh Rawat | BJP |
25,683
(Lead: 9,610)
|
46.15% |
| Vijaypal Singh Sajwan | INC | 16,073 | 28.88% | |
| 2012 | Vijaipal Singh Sajwan | INC |
20,246
(Lead: 7,023)
|
40% |
| Gopal Singh Rawat | BJP | 13,223 | 26% | |
| 2007 | Gopal Singh Rawat | BJP |
24,250
(Lead: 5,546)
|
47% |
| Vijaypal Singh | INC | 18,704 | 37% | |
| 2002 | Vijaypal Singh Sajwan | INC |
7,878
(Lead: 610)
|
21% |
| Kamala Ram Nautiyal | CPI | 7,268 | 19% |
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Uttarakhand Gangotri Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Gangotri Assembly seat in the 2022 election?
Suresh Chauhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Gangotri Assembly seat in the 2022 elections, defeating Vijaypal Singh Sajwan of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 8029 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Gangotri constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Gangotri constituency is 60% BJP and 40% INC, with BJP won 3 times and INC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2022 Gangotri Assembly Election?
Suresh Chauhan (BJP) received 49.66% vote share.
Vijaypal Singh Sajwan (INC) received 36.20% vote share.
What were the results of the 2022 Gangotri Assembly Election?
Suresh Chauhan (BJP) won the 2022 election with 29619 votes, leading by 8029 votes and securing a 49.66% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Gangotri Assembly constituency fall under?
The Gangotri Assembly constituency falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency of Uttarkashi district.
What was the margin of victory in the Gangotri Assembly Election 2022?
Suresh Chauhan (BJP) won the Gangotri Assembly seat in 2022 with a margin of 8029 votes over Vijaypal Singh Sajwan (INC).
What are the key constituencies in the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha area?
The Gangotri Assembly constituency is part of the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Purola (sc), Yamunotri, Ghanshali (sc), Pratapnagar, Tehri, Dhanolti, Chakrata (st), Vikasnagar, Sahaspur, Raipur, Rajpur Road (sc, Dehradun Cantt., Mussoorie.
Who were the top candidates for the Gangotri Assembly Election 2022?
The top candidates in the Gangotri Assembly Election 2022 were:
Suresh Chauhan (BJP)
Vijaypal Singh Sajwan (INC)
Col. Ajay Kothiyaal (AAP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Suresh Chauhan (BJP) emerging as the winner.
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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