Jodhpur: As counting for the votes for Lok Sabha election 2024 concluded, BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat won comprehensively by a margin of over 1.15 lakh votes on the Jodhpur seat in Rajasthan.
According to the ECI's latest data, Shekhawat secured 730056 votes while his nearest rival Congress candidate Karan Uchiyarda secured 614379 votes giving a win to Shekhawat by a margin of 115677 votes. Independent Sunil Kumar Pareek ended up being the 2nd runner up securing 7429 seats.
Reacting to his comprehensive win, Shekhawat said in a post on X, "The mandate to make the leader of the people Shri Narendra Modi ji the Prime Minister for the third time also includes the massive support of the God-like people of Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency. This certificate of victory is the blessing of the people's love!"
Uchiyarda while conceding defeat, too took to X for the loss.
"I accept the orders of the godlike people of Jodhpur. I also express my gratitude to you. The trust, affection and support that the people of Jodhpur have given me, those unforgettable moments are the capital of my life. I tried to serve the godlike people of Jodhpur with humility and hard work, if I have made any mistake, then I apologize. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Shri Gajendra Singh Ji Shekhawat on his victory in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Also, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all my Congress workers and well-wishers and those who supported me directly and indirectly, who stood by me like a strong pillar at all times and in every situation. Both victory and defeat are aspects of elections, we made full efforts from our side and fought the elections strongly. Our aim is not to strengthen any particular person but to strengthen the Congress party. I assure the people of Jodhpur that victory or defeat in the elections cannot stop me from serving you. Karan Singh Uchiyarda will always stand with you in your every happiness and sorrow," he wrote.