Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Gopinath K (INC) wins against C Narasimhan (BJP) from Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri

Gopinath K wins with 192486 Votes Lead

The final tally in Krishnagiri shows Gopinath K of Indian Nation Congress won with 492883 votes and Narshimha C of Bhartiya Janata Party lost the battle standing at 2,14,125. 

Krishnagiri is one of the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu, designated as number 9. Until 2009, the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha constituency comprised six legislative assembly constituencies: Uthangarai (SC),  Bargur, Krishnagiri, Veppanahalli, Hosur, and Thalli.  The constituency is a GENERAL seat. The INC, the ADMK are the main parties in the constituency. From 1971 to 1991, the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha seat was dominated by the Congress party. Although initially considered a Congress stronghold, the DMK gradually established its influence. 

C. Narasimhan (BJP) vs K Gopinath (INC) 

In the Krishnagiri constituency of Tamil Nadu, a tough battle will be seen between three prominent parties: INC, AIADMK and BJP. INC has fielded K Gopinath, BJP has fielded C Narasimhan and AIADMK has fielded V Jayaprakash. 
 

What are the issues? 

In Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri constituency, several key issues have been prevalent, impacting the region's political landscape and the lives of its residents:

• Water Scarcity:Krishnagiri faces acute water scarcity, with drought conditions often affecting agriculture and daily life. Ensuring access to clean and sustainable water sources is a pressing issue.
• Agricultural Challenges:Agriculture is the primary occupation in Krishnagiri, but farmers grapple with various challenges like lack of irrigation facilities, fluctuating crop prices, and inadequate government support.
• Infrastructure Development: Despite being strategically located, Krishnagiri lacks robust infrastructure, including roads, electricity, and healthcare facilities. The need for infrastructure development to boost economic growth and improve living standards is a significant concern.
• Unemployment: Job opportunities are limited in Krishnagiri, leading to high unemployment rates, particularly among the youth. Addressing unemployment through skill development initiatives and attracting industries to the region is crucial.

Caste equations in Tamil Nadu’s Krishagiri 

Krishnagiri of Tamil Nadu has a total population of 597,071 as per the Census 2011. The total literacy rate of Krishnagiri constituency is 72.85%.     Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.1% while Scheduled Tribe (ST) were 0.7% of total population in Krishnagiri constituency of Tamil Nadu.  Krishnagiri comprises of 535,835 Hindus, 49,129 Muslims, 11,199 Christian, Sikh comprises of 137. 

Who won in 2019? 

In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Congress candidate Dr A Chellakumar won with 6,11,298 votes. AIADMK candidate KP Munusamy came second with 4,54,533 votes. The constituency witnessed a 75.59% voter turnout in the year 2019. 

History of Krishnagiri Lok Sabha seat 

For this constituency, the election was successfully held on April 19th. The voter turnout was 71.31 percent. Krishnagiri Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu is a political powerhouse renowned for its significant influence in Indian politics. Krishnagiri reflects a diverse demographic and remains a crucial constituency of Tamil Nadu.