BJP’s Dinesh Makwana wins Ahmedabad West seat

BJP’s Dinesh Makwana has won by a massive lead of 2.84 lakh votes on Ahmedabad West seat against Bharat Makwana of the Congress.

In the heart of Gujarat lies the Ahmedabad West Lok Sabha constituency, a reserved seat where two Makwanas fought for dominance.

Ahmedabad West registered a total of 54.43% voter turnout in phase III of the polling on May 7.

The election spotlit candidates Dinesh Makwana from the BJP and Bharat Makwana from the Congress, setting the stage for a closely watched contest. Both candidates filed their nomination forms on Apr 16.

Dinesh Makwana, the BJP candidate, is deeply rooted in the local politics of Ahmedabad.

At 54, his resume boasts an association with the BJP spanning over 37 years.

On the other side, Bharat Makwana represented the Congress with a significant familial political heritage.

His father, Yogendra Makwana, was a notable figure in politics, serving as a Rajya Sabha member and a union minister during Congress-led governments. Bharat Makwana’s mother, Shantaben, also left her mark as an MLA and minister in Gujarat. A former MLA himself from the Sojitra seat, he aimed to leverage his deep political roots to challenge the BJP's stronghold.

Dynamics of Ahmedabad West Lok Sabha constituency

Created following the 2008 delimitation, the Ahmedabad West constituency is reserved for Scheduled Castes and includes diverse socio-economic segments.

This constituency encompasses seven Assembly segments: Ellisbridge, Amraiwadi, Dariapur, Jamalpur, Maninagar, Dani Limda, and Asarwa.

The Scheduled Caste population stands at 11.82%, with Muslims making up approximately 13% of the voter base, highlighting the diverse demographic mix.

Historically, BJP has dominated this seat with Dr Kirit Solanki winning in the previous elections, showcasing a strong voter base in this region.

(With inputs from IANS)