Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat, a BJP stronghold for over three decades, is witnessing a fierce electoral battle in 2024. Incumbent MP Ravi Kishan faces Samajwadi Party’s Kajal Nishad, who aims to capitalize on the discontent among voters fueled by inflation, unemployment, and fatigue with the Modi government. Caste dynamics, once a key factor, seem less influential this election due to disappointment with BSP’s Mayawati. Nishaad community, traditionally a BJP vote bank, is showing signs of shifting allegiance due to perceived neglect and economic challenges. Amidst the star appeal, stark differences in campaign styles and voter sentiment make this contest a tight race.