Ladakh

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal of BJP won in this seat defeating Sajjad Hussain of IND by a margin of 10,930 votes which was 8.65% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 33.7% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Thupstan Chhewang of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Ghulam Raza of INC by a margin of 36 votes which was 0.03% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 26.36% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hassan Khan of IND won this seat beating Phuntsog Namgyal of INC by a margin of 3,684 votes which was 3.36% of the total votes polled in the constituency. IND had a vote share of 29.81% in the seat.

Demographic profile

Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 0% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 80%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 74%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 1,82,571 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 91,703 were male, 90,867 female and 0 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 1,79,232 registered voters, of which 91,703 were male, 86,190 female and 1 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 1,66,763 registered voters in this constituency, of which 86,256 were male, 80,503 female and 4 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 1,52,491 which included 77,943 male, and 74,548 female.

The number of service voters in Leh (Ladakh) Lok Sabha constituency was 5,399 in 2019, 5,119 in 2014 and 3,924 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 991, in 2019 it was 926, 933 in 2014 and 956 in 2009.

Poll dates

Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 5 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Monday, May 20, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 5 on Monday, May 6, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 5 on Wednesday, May 07, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, Ladakh voted in Phase 5 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 1. Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Ladakh: 43. Leh: Leh tehsil; 44. Kargil: Kargil and Zanskar tehsils.

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in Ladakh constituency was 71.82%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 71%, while it was 71% in 2014 and 72% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was +1.28% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal of BJP won in this constituency beating Sajjad Hussain of IND by a margin of 10,930 votes which was 8.65% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Thupstan Chhewang of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Ghulam Raza of INC by a margin of 36 votes which was 0.03% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hassan Khan of IND won this seat defeating Phuntsog Namgyal of INC by a margin of 3,684 votes which was 3.36% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal of BJP had a vote share of 33.7% in this seat.

In 2014, Thupstan Chhewang of BJP secured a vote share of 26.36% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Hassan Khan of IND got a vote share of 29.81% in Ladakh.