E Tukaram (Congress) defeats B Sreeramulu (BJP) vs in Karnataka's Bellary

New Delhi: E Tukaram of the Congress party won in the Karnataka's Bellary constituency with a margin of 98,992 votes defeating B. Sreeramulu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

B. Sreeramulu (BJP) vs E. Tukaram (INC)

The major candidates this year in Bellary of Karnataka are B. Sriamulu from the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and E. Thukaram from Indian National Congress (INC). 

About Bellary constituency

Bellary (Ballari) is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka. Until November 1956, Bellary was a part of the Madras Presidency under Rayalaseema (ceded districts). The ministry of Home Affairs approved the proposal to change the city's name in October 2014 to Ballari. The Bellary seat has approximately 1.6 million voters. There are eight Assembly seats under this constituency. Congress has stronghold of the Congress, with the party winning 15 times. BJP has won here four times consecutively since 2004. The BJP won this seat in 2014, but the Congress regained it in the 2018 by-elections.

What are the issues?

The Bellary constituency in Karnataka grapples with a range of pressing issues:

• Mining and Environmental Degradation: Bellary has a history of rampant illegal mining, causing significant environmental damage. Deforestation, land degradation, and pollution are widespread, adversely affecting local ecosystems and livelihoods.
• Water Scarcity: Access to clean and reliable water sources is a persistent challenge in Bellary. The region faces acute water shortages, especially during dry seasons, leading to hardships for both urban and rural populations.
• Unemployment and Poverty: High levels of unemployment, particularly among youth, coupled with widespread poverty, are major concerns in Bellary. Limited job opportunities and economic development exacerbate socio-economic disparities in the region.
• Healthcare Infrastructure: Bellary struggles with inadequate healthcare infrastructure and services, particularly in rural areas. Limited access to medical facilities and healthcare professionals hinders residents' ability to address health issues effectively.
• Education Quality: The quality of education in Bellary is subpar, with insufficient educational institutions and resources. High dropout rates and a lack of skilled teachers contribute to educational disparities and hinder youth development.

Caste equations in Bellary

SC voters at Bellary (ST) assembly is approximately 45,945 which is around 20.51% as per 2011 Census. ST voters at Bellary (ST) assembly is approximately 43,458 which is around 19.4% as per 2011 Census. MUSLIM voters at Bellary (ST) assembly is approximately 43,458 which is around 19.4% as per voter list analysis.

Who won in 2019?

Y Devendrappa of BJP emerged victorious in the 2019 general elections. Devendra won against V S Ugrappa of INC who could manage to get 45.89 % the votes polled. The 2019 Parliamentary elections witnessed a voter turnout of 71.9%.

History of Bellary Lok Sabha seat

Bellary Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha in Karnataka state in southern India. This constituency is reserved for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled tribes after the delimitation excercise in 2008.