India’s legislative landscape witnessed significant reshuffling during 2024 general elections. Legislators across states vacated their assembly seats to contest and secure positions in 18th Lok Sabha. This development led to by-polls in 48 legislative assembly constituencies across 14 states, alongside two parliamentary seats.
key driver behind these transitions was political parties prioritizing experienced state legislators to enhance their success in national elections. However, this approach raised questions about burden of frequent elections on exchequer and disruption to governance at state level.
This trend underscores need for electoral reforms to balance political strategies with fiscal and administrative efficiency.
Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Total Assembly Seats Affected | 41 seats across 14 states |
| Lok Sabha Transition Impact | Assembly seats vacated to elect MPs |
| States with Highest Vacancies | Uttar Pradesh (8 seats), Rajasthan (5 seats), West Bengal (6 seats) |
| Key Constituencies Affected | Karhal (UP), Gidderbaha (Punjab), Sitai (West Bengal), Raipur City South (Chhattisgarh) |
| Notable Politicians | Akhilesh Yadav (SP, UP), Basavaraj Bommai (BJP, Karnataka), Shafi Parambil (INC, Kerala) |
| Proposed Reform | ‘One Nation, One Election’ to align national and state elections |
| Challenges Highlighted | Fiscal burden, governance disruption, and frequent elections |
Disclaimer
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