• 542/542 TARGET 272
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Amethi Lok Sabha Elections

Amethi is a Lok Sabha constituency which covers the entire Amethi district and was created in 1967.

The seat has almost always been held by the Indian National Congress, save for a half-dozen years in the late 1970s and late 1990s. Rahul Gandhi held the seat for the longest period, from 2004 to present, most recently re-elected in 2014, and the seat had also been held by his mother, father, and uncle.



The Amethi Lok Sabha Constituency has a total of five assembly segments - Tiloi, Salon, Jagdishpur, Gauriganj and Amethi. This constituency is surrounded by Bara Banki and Faizabad in the north, Rae Bareli to the west, Sultanpur to the east and Pratapgarh to the south.



The election here will be conducted on May 6, 2019, as per the Phase V schedule announced by the Election Commission of India.



In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Munda received 408,651 votes and defeated BJP candidate Smriti Irani who got 300,748 votes.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress president Rahul Gandhi is seeking a fourth term from the seat. He will take on Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani, who is once again contesting as a BJP candidate from the seat.

The Lok Sabha elections 2019 will be held between April 11 and May 19 and the counting of votes will take on May 23. The polling is scheduled to happen in 51 Lok Sabha constituencies of seven states during the third phase.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Smriti Irani BJP

Won

468514
Rahul Gandhi INC

Lost

413394
Dhurv Lal IND

Lost

7816
Afajal Varis BMP

Lost

6183
Ram Sajiwan IND

Lost

5616
Dinesh Kumar IND

Lost

4301
Nota Nota

Lost

3940
Bhagwandeen IND

Lost

3860
Gopal Prasad IND

Lost

3177
Ram Sidh Yadav MNSP

Lost

3055
Lal Babu IND

Lost

2318
Harun Rasheed IND

Lost

2085
Shiv Nandan Singh BHSKP

Lost

1948
Prem Shankar MAP

Lost

1729
Shatrunjai Pratap Singh LGBP

Lost

1716
Hemant Kumar IND

Lost

1580
Gopal Swaroop Gandhi KMBS

Lost

1574
Mo. Hasan Lahari IND

Lost

1224
Ram Milan RSAD

Lost

1144
Pankaj Ramkumar Sing ARSP

Lost

1057
Vipin Yadav IND

Lost

1039
Bas Deo Maurya CPI

Lost

988
Durgesh Singh BPHP

Lost

958
Nathu Ram JP (S)

Lost

847
Suresh Kumar Shukla IND

Lost

779
Saritha S. Nair IND

Lost

569
Dr. U.P. Shivananda IND

Lost

547
Shiv Kumar IND

Lost

495

Amethi News

Rahul Gandhi scared of Amethi's development, says Smriti Irani; slams Congress chief for saying PM Modi 'lied'

Rahul Gandhi scared of Amethi's development, says Smriti Irani; slams Congress chief for saying PM Modi 'lied'

The PM who was in Amethi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a manufacturing unit for AK-203 rifles.

Mar 04, 2019, 14:44 PM IST
'Go back Modi' posters crop up in Amethi ahead of visit to Gandhi bastion

'Go back Modi' posters crop up in Amethi ahead of visit to Gandhi bastion

Put up by a Samajwadi Party leader, the posters and banners ask Modi to give "the report card of his five years in power".  

Mar 03, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Gandhi bastion Amethi on Sunday, launch Kalashnikov rifles unit

PM Narendra Modi to visit Gandhi bastion Amethi on Sunday, launch Kalashnikov rifles unit

This would be the Prime Minister's first visit to Amethi since he came to power in 2014. He will also address a public gathering in Kauhar area of Gauriganj.

Mar 03, 2019, 07:44 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to dedicate Kalashnikov Rifles factory in UP's Amethi to nation on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi to dedicate Kalashnikov Rifles factory in UP's Amethi to nation on Sunday

PM Modi will visit Congress bastion Amethi on Sunday

Mar 02, 2019, 19:27 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Amethi on Sunday, his first since 2014

PM Modi to visit Amethi on Sunday, his first since 2014

Modi previously visited Amethi on May 5, 2014.

Mar 02, 2019, 15:06 PM IST
India to produce 7.47 lakh Kalashnikov series assault rifles with Russia's help in Amethi plant

India to produce 7.47 lakh Kalashnikov series assault rifles with Russia's help in Amethi plant

The plant for the joint production of Kalashnikov assault rifles will be set up near Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 14, 2019, 06:50 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi on January 22, 23

Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi on January 22, 23

Congress President Rahul Gandhi however scheduled to reach Amethi on Friday but postponed his visit to participate in the debate on Rafale issue in the Lok Sabha.

Jan 05, 2019, 17:57 PM IST
Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says for Congress, Lord Ram doesn’t exist and temple in Ayodhya has no significance

Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says for Congress, Lord Ram doesn’t exist and temple in Ayodhya has no significance

Irani had contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election against Rahul Gandhi in Amethi.

Jan 05, 2019, 12:24 PM IST
How will Rahul Gandhi face Amethi, asks Smriti Irani citing Kamal Nath’s remark

How will Rahul Gandhi face Amethi, asks Smriti Irani citing Kamal Nath’s remark

Why was Rahul silent when Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath spoke against people from UP and Bihar working in that state, asked Smriti Irani.

Jan 04, 2019, 23:30 PM IST
Smriti Irani set to pin Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, rides on railways and other projects

Smriti Irani set to pin Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, rides on railways and other projects

Union minister Smriti Irani has been launching a slew of projects and schemes in a bid to turn the fortunes of the people hailing from the Gandhi bastion.

Jan 04, 2019, 23:10 PM IST
Watch: Rahul Gandhi offers prayers to lord Shiva amid ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ chants

Watch: Rahul Gandhi offers prayers to lord Shiva amid ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ chants

As Congress president Rahul Gandhi arrived in his Lok Sabha constituency Amethi on Monday, he was greeted by Kanwarias. The Gandhi scion was greeted with chants of ‘Bam Bam Bhole’ as he visited a

Sep 24, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi set to kick off Amethi visit, to address 150 gram pradhans

Rahul Gandhi set to kick off Amethi visit, to address 150 gram pradhans

Amethi is the parliamentary constituency of the Congress chief.

Sep 24, 2018, 11:00 AM IST
Thanks to Smriti Irani, village under Rahul Gandhi's Amethi constituency to go digital from September 1

Thanks to Smriti Irani, village under Rahul Gandhi's Amethi constituency to go digital from September 1

Pindara Thakur village is located in Musafirkhana tehsil of the Amethi district.

Aug 31, 2018, 10:23 AM IST
Is Priyanka Vadra set to replace Sonia Gandhi as Congress candidate in Rae Bareilly in 2019 Lok Sabha election? Decision soon, say sources

Is Priyanka Vadra set to replace Sonia Gandhi as Congress candidate in Rae Bareilly in 2019 Lok Sabha election? Decision soon, say sources

Rahul Gandhi will continue to fight from Amethi; no CM candidates for 3 Assembly polls.

Aug 03, 2018, 18:19 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi holds 'janta darbar' in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi

Rahul Gandhi holds 'janta darbar' in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi

Congress chief and local MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held a 'janta darbar' during which he listened to the problems of the people of his constituency.

Jul 05, 2018, 13:12 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: 14-year-old boy run over by road roller, dies

Uttar Pradesh: 14-year-old boy run over by road roller, dies

He said a case was registered by the Gauriganj police and a search launched to apprehend the road-roller's driver.

Jun 18, 2018, 13:40 PM IST
BJP will free Rae Bareli of 'parivarvad', says Amit Shah in Gandhi family's pocket borough

BJP will free Rae Bareli of 'parivarvad', says Amit Shah in Gandhi family's pocket borough

Rae Bareli is currently represented by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, a four-term MP.

Apr 21, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
News at a glance: April 18, 2018

News at a glance: April 18, 2018

Apr 18, 2018, 10:29 AM IST
Amethi will become California and Singapore in next 10 to 15 years: Rahul Gandhi

Amethi will become California and Singapore in next 10 to 15 years: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a public gathering on Tuesday, the Congress chief said that after about 10 to 15 years from now when the name of California and Singapore will be taken, people will also mention Amethi in

Apr 18, 2018, 10:12 AM IST
At least 1 dead, 5 injured in gangwar in Amethi; villagers pelt stones

At least 1 dead, 5 injured in gangwar in Amethi; villagers pelt stones

The gangwar took place at around noon in Jagdishpur station area wherein a local resident, Ashfaq, died on the spot.

Jan 30, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
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