Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2027: BJP Dominates Tehri Garhwal District in 2022
As Uttarakhand gears up for the 2027 elections, the BJPs stronghold in Tehri Garhwal from 2022 raises questions for opponents.
Dehradun, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : The political landscape in Uttarakhand is heating up as preparations for the 2027 assembly elections gain momentum. Political parties are gearing up for the battle, particularly in Tehri Garhwal district, where the BJP made significant gains in the 2022 elections.
In the Ghansali (reserved) constituency, BJP’s Shakti Lal Shah secured a decisive victory over Congress’s Dhani Lal Shah by a margin of 10,285 votes. Shakti Lal Shah received a total of 20,949 votes, while Dhani Lal Shah garnered 10,664 votes. The BJP has held this seat for the past 15 years, indicating a strong foothold.
The Devprayag constituency saw BJP’s Vinod Kandari defeating Uttarakhand Kranti Dal candidate Diwakar Bhatt by 2,588 votes. Kandari received 17,330 votes, while Bhatt received 14,742. This constituency is known for its unpredictability and political awareness, with BJP winning in the last two assembly elections.
In Pratapnagar, Congress claimed victory in the last election, with Vikram Singh Negi defeating BJP’s Vijay Singh Panwar by 2,341 votes. Negi received 19,131 votes, while Panwar managed 16,790. Voters in this area prioritize personal connections and social dynamics over party affiliation.
Narendranagar is another stronghold for the BJP, where Subodh Uniyal beat Congress’s Om Gopal by 1,798 votes, securing 27,430 votes to Gopal’s 25,632. This constituency is considered one of the most high-profile in the state, with rural voters playing a crucial role.
In the Tehri constituency, BJP’s Kishore Upadhyay won against Uttarakhand Jan Ekta Party’s Dinesh Dhanna by 951 votes, receiving 19,802 votes. Dhanna received 18,851 votes, while Congress’s Dhans Singh Negi trailed with 6,385 votes. The competition here is often triangular, with candidates’ personal images and local connections being key factors.
Finally, in Dhanolti, BJP’s Pritam Singh Panwar triumphed over Congress’s Jot Singh Bisht by a margin of 4,684 votes, securing 22,827 votes. Historically, the BJP has maintained a strong presence in this constituency, winning four out of the last five elections since the state’s formation.
As the 2027 elections approach, the BJP’s performance in these constituencies will be closely watched, as opposition parties strategize to regain lost ground.
