BJP's Gurjar makes it a three-peat in Faridabad

FARIDABAD: BJP candidate Krishan Pal Gurjar secured a third consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha elections, defeating Mahender Pratap Singh of Congress by a margin of 1,72,914 votes. From the outset, Gurjar maintained a steady lead throughout the counting process, emerging victorious with a total of 7,88,569 votes, while his main rival Singh secured 6,15,655 votes, which accounted for 41.8% of the total votes cast.
However, compared to his resounding victory in 2019 - when he won by 6,38,239 votes - the incumbent MP's winning margin witnessed a significant decline. His vote share dropped from an impressive 68.68% in 2019 elections to 53.6% in the 2024 contest. Gurjar (67) had won the 2014 elections by a margin of 4.6 lakh votes. Faridabad seat covers two districts, Faridabad and Palwal. The nine assembly segments include Hathin, Hodal, Palwal, Prithla, Faridabad NIT, Badkhal, Faridabad, Ballabgarh and Tigaon.
People have voted for development and good governance, Gurjar said, adding he is committed to delivering on these promises. "As I embark on my third term, I pledge to work to address the needs and aspirations of people. I will dedicate myself to implementing initiatives that improve the lives of every citizen, ensuring that no one is left behind," he said.