Battle for Ahmedabad East: Will Rohan Gupta or BJP's Hasmukh Patel Triumph in 2024 Lok Sabha Election?
- Posted on March 17, 2024
- Politics
- By Arijit Dutta
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The Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Ahmedabad East presents a fierce contest between BJP's Hasmukh Patel and Congress' Rohan Gupta. Scheduled on May 7, amidst seven phases nationwide, it's a crucial battle in Gujarat's political landscape, home to PM Modi and Amit Shah.

In
the upcoming Lok
Sabha Election 2024, the spotlight falls on Ahmedabad East, where the
battle lines are drawn between Congress' Rohan Gupta and BJP's Hasmukh Patel.
Scheduled for May 7, this contest adds fervor to Gujarat's political landscape.
Amidst
the nationwide election fervor, Gujarat, with its 26 seats, gears up for the
third phase of polling on May 7. The state holds significance as the home turf
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Historically, the BJP has dominated Gujarat's electoral scene.
Hasmukh
Patel, the incumbent BJP MP from Ahmedabad East, aims to secure victory yet
again. In 2019, he succeeded actor Paresh Rawal. Patel's political journey saw
him representing the Committee on Textiles and Water Resources in the 17th Lok
Sabha. His opponent, Rohan Gupta, a prominent Congress spokesperson, poses a
formidable challenge.
Rohan Gupta, former head of Congress' social media wing and a national spokesperson, enters the electoral fray with hopes of wresting the seat from BJP's grip. The Election Commission's announcement of poll dates sets the stage for a high-stakes battle.
The
General Elections 2024, spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 4, mark a
crucial juncture in India's democratic process. Chief Election Commissioner
Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh
Sandhu, unveiled the much-awaited poll schedule, ushering in the Model Code of
Conduct.
As
the nation braces for the electoral spectacle, Ahmedabad East emerges as a
focal point, witnessing a clash of ideologies and political strategies. The
outcome of this contest will not only shape the representation of the
constituency but also reflect broader political dynamics.