• 542/542 TARGET 272
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    354BJP+

  • CONG+

    90CONG+

  • OTH

    98OTH

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Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Elections

Lakshadweep is the smallest Lok Sabha constituency in terms of voters and is reserved for candidates from Scheduled Tribes.

At least 78.56 lakh voters cast their votes to seal the fate of 52 candidates in the fray for the hill state's five Lok Sabha constituencies where the battle was mainly between archrivals BJP and Congress. The votes of the seat will be counted on May 23 after end of the seven-phase polling on May 19.

Till the Lok Sabha election of 1967, the candidate from here was appointed directly by the country's President. It changed after the election with voters being given the right to choose their MP.

PM Sayeed was a dominant figure in the political landscape of Lakshadweep and had won eight consecutive Lok Sabha elections from here till 2004. An independent to begin with, he won the 1971 election on a Congress ticket and was unopposed.

BJP's Pookunhi Koya ended Sayeed's dominance in 2004.

Congress managed to snatch back this parliamentary seat in 2009 when Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed defeated Koya by around two thousand votes.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Mohammed Faizal of Nationalist Congress Party left Congress and BJP candidates behind for a win.

Faizal has once again been named as NCP's candidate for Lok Sabha 2019 election. He will face off against Sayeed, BJP's Abdul Khader Haji and CPI (M)'s Sherif Khan, among others.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Mohammed Faizal Pp NCP

Won

22851
Hamdullah Sayeed INC

Lost

22028
Dr. Mohammed Sadique Kp JD(U)

Lost

1342
Shareef Khan CPI(M)

Lost

420
Ali Akbar K. CPI

Lost

143
Abdul Khader Haji BJP

Lost

125
Nota NOTA

Lost

100

Lakshadweep News

After India's Concern, Maldives Government Warns Unruly Leaders Of Action For Irresponsible Comments

After India's Concern, Maldives Government Warns Unruly Leaders Of Action For Irresponsible Comments

The statement came amid backlash over a minister in the newly-elected Mohamed Muizzu government and other leaders using derogatory and racist slurs against Indians and PM Modi.

Jan 07, 2024, 17:05 PM IST
Exclusive: India Raises Concerns Over Derogatory Comments by Maldives Minister

Exclusive: India Raises Concerns Over Derogatory Comments by Maldives Minister

India has officially raised its concerns to Malé over derogatory comments made by Mariyam Shiuna, a sitting Maldives minister, regarding India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jan 07, 2024, 15:53 PM IST
Boycott Maldives Trends After Male Minister's Derogatory Remarks On PM Modi

Boycott Maldives Trends After Male Minister's Derogatory Remarks On PM Modi

Thousands of people have reportedly cancelled their flights tickets to Maldives and hotel bookings 

Jan 07, 2024, 15:35 PM IST
'What An Exhilarating Experience!': PM Modi Tries Snorkelling In Lakshadweep, Shares Stunning Photos

'What An Exhilarating Experience!': PM Modi Tries Snorkelling In Lakshadweep, Shares Stunning Photos

PM Modi Tries Snorkelling In Lakshadweep: Through his social media platform X, PM Modi shared stunning visuals, giving the nation a glimpse of the underwater marvels that Lakshadweep holds.

Jan 04, 2024, 15:41 PM IST
Why PM Modi's Lakshadweep Tour Is More Than Just A Normal Visit

Why PM Modi's Lakshadweep Tour Is More Than Just A Normal Visit

While PM Modi talked about development projects and initiatives of his government, it can be seen as a message to China and Maldives that New Delhi has its eyes on the islands as well.

Jan 04, 2024, 12:48 PM IST
'No Different Rule For MP, MLA, Common People On Suspension Of Conviction': Supreme Court

'No Different Rule For MP, MLA, Common People On Suspension Of Conviction': Supreme Court

Kerala HC passed the order on a plea of Faizal and others challenging a trial court`s order at Lakshadweep in an attempt to murder case. Faizal filed the application seeking to suspend the 10-year

Mar 30, 2023, 07:13 AM IST
Operation Khojbeen: Drugs worth over Rs 1,526 crore apprehended off the coast of Lakshadweep

Operation Khojbeen: Drugs worth over Rs 1,526 crore apprehended off the coast of Lakshadweep

In a major joint operation named 'Operation Khojbeen', Indian Coast Guard and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have apprehended drugs worth over Rs 1,526 crore off the coast of Lakshadweep islands

May 20, 2022, 21:13 PM IST
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning in Kerala, Lakshadweep for next 4 days

IMD issues heavy rainfall warning in Kerala, Lakshadweep for next 4 days

Fishermen have been warned to not venture out to the Southeast Arabian Sea off Kerala Coast and Lakshadweep area for May 15 and 16.

May 15, 2022, 14:23 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues 624 passengers, 85 crew after fire breaks out on ship

Indian Coast Guard rescues 624 passengers, 85 crew after fire breaks out on ship

MV Kavaratti was taken under tow by ICGS Samarth in dark hours.

Dec 02, 2021, 21:16 PM IST
Can’t imagine India’s growth without southern states’ contribution: Amit Shah at Southern Zonal Council Meet

Can’t imagine India’s growth without southern states’ contribution: Amit Shah at Southern Zonal Council Meet

India`s development cannot be imagined without the very important contribution of the states of Southern India, said Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday at the Southern Zonal Council meeting in

Nov 14, 2021, 23:45 PM IST
Kerala HC reserves order on anticipatory bail plea filed by filmmaker Aisha Sultana over sedition charges

Kerala HC reserves order on anticipatory bail plea filed by filmmaker Aisha Sultana over sedition charges

The court also directed her to appear before the Kavaratti police for interrogation on June 20. In the event of arrest after interrogation, she should be granted interim bail, Justice Ashok Menon

Jun 17, 2021, 16:49 PM IST
IUML protests outside Lakshadweep Administration Office in Kochi against new regulations

IUML protests outside Lakshadweep Administration Office in Kochi against new regulations

The entire Opposition is opposing Lakshadweep reforms, as Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Saturday (May 29, 2021) organised a protest in front of the Lakshadweep Administration Office in Kochi

May 29, 2021, 13:27 PM IST
Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours: IMD

Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours: IMD

The IMD forecast said that there will be light to moderate rainfall at most places of Tamil Nadu and heavy to very heavy rainfalls at isolated places. The IMD predicted that the lower pressure

Dec 01, 2019, 17:22 PM IST
Cyclone Maha recedes from Kerala coast: IMD

Cyclone Maha recedes from Kerala coast: IMD

The `Maha` cyclone that has formed in the Lakshadweep region in the Arabian Sea has completely receded from the coast of Kerala, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

Nov 01, 2019, 17:51 PM IST
Cyclone Maha: Heavy rains to batter Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep; 1 dead in Kannur, several evacuated

Cyclone Maha: Heavy rains to batter Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep; 1 dead in Kannur, several evacuated

Severe Cyclonic storm Maha, which was over the east-central Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area, has moved north-northwestwards, with the speed of 18 kilometres in the past six hours on

Nov 01, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
Cyclone Maha centered near Lakshadweep; depression likely to form near Andaman by November 4

Cyclone Maha centered near Lakshadweep; depression likely to form near Andaman by November 4

Severe Cyclonic storm ‘Maha’ over Lakshadweep and adjoining southeast the Arabian Sea moved further north-northwestwards and lay centered over east-central Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area

Oct 31, 2019, 19:33 PM IST
Red alert issued in Lakshadweep, Cyclone Maha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

Red alert issued in Lakshadweep, Cyclone Maha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

Squally weather with lightning and thunderstorm is likely to prevail over Lakshadweep, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Fishermen are advised not to venture into west-central Arabian

Oct 31, 2019, 12:13 PM IST
Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency:-

Apr 02, 2019, 20:32 PM IST
Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency

Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency

Lakshadweep is the smallest Lok Sabha constituency in terms of voters and is reserved for candidates from Scheduled Tribes.

Apr 02, 2019, 11:12 AM IST
Cyclone Gaja likely to intensify again; alert sounded in Lakshadweep

Cyclone Gaja likely to intensify again; alert sounded in Lakshadweep

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that the Cyclone Gaja, which has already claimed 33 lives, is likely to intensify again. A cyclone alert was sounded in Lakshadweep for

Nov 17, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
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