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Rajkot Lok Sabha Elections

Rajkot Lok Sabha Constituency, is one of 26 Lok Sabha constituencies in the western state of Gujarat and will cast its vote in the 2019 election on April 23.

Rajkot constituency covers seven assembly segments – Tankara, Wankaner, Rajkot Purva, Rajkot West, Rajkot Dakshin, Rajkot Gramya and Jasdan.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Kundariya Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai, of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – roared to victory by winning with a margin of over 2.46 lakh votes. He had defeated Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavaliya of the Indian National Congress (INC). Kalyanjibhai had secured 621524 votes while Kunvarjibhai got 375096 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 63.89 percent across 1690 polling stations.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Jivanbhai Parmar of the Bahujan Samaj Party and Ankur Amrutkumar Dhameliya(Patel) of the Aam Aadmi Party.

In the year 2009, Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya of the INC managed to secure his winning position by getting over 24 thousand votes against BJP's Kirankumar Patel. While Bavaliya got 307553 seats, Patel secured 282818 seats.

Other members in the fray were Mehulkumar Dhedhi Daleechandbhai Lirabhai (PATEL) of the BSP and Dr. Zakirhusen Mathakiya who was an Independent.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Kundaria Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai BJP

Won

758645
Kagathara Lalitbhai INC

Lost

390238
Nota NOTA

Lost

18318
Vijay Parmar BSP

Lost

15388
Rakesh Patel IND

Lost

4243
Dengada Pravinbhai Meghjibhai IND

Lost

2166
Jaspalsinh Mahaveersinh Tomar IND

Lost

1596
Amardas B. Desani IND

Lost

1392
Chitroda Nathalal (Chitroda Sir) IND

Lost

1169
Chauhan Manojbhai Pravinbhai IND

Lost

1146
J. B. Chauhan IND

Lost

970

Rajkot News

Local flood washes away cattle in Khijadiya village of Paddhari in Rajkot; see here

Local flood washes away cattle in Khijadiya village of Paddhari in Rajkot; see here

The current low-pressure system is also creating a flood-like situation in the Saurashtra region.

Jul 07, 2020, 22:40 PM IST
5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Gujarat; epicentre at Rajkot

5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Gujarat; epicentre at Rajkot

Gujarat has witnessed three major earthquakes in the past with the most devastating in 2001, another in Anjar in 1956 and the third in 1918 in the Rann of Kutch. As per reports, the earthquake that

Jun 14, 2020, 20:57 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh's Indore ranks cleanest city for 4th time in row

Madhya Pradesh's Indore ranks cleanest city for 4th time in row

The survey officially called the Swachh Survekshan, is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India, which is carried out as a part of the Swachh Bharat

Dec 31, 2019, 18:19 PM IST
Bright sunshine in Rajkot ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Bright sunshine in Rajkot ahead of India-Bangladesh T20I

Seems like the prayers of the cricket fans have been answered as bright sunshine was visible on Thursday afternoon ahead of the second T20I between India and Bangladesh scheduled to be played at the

Nov 07, 2019, 17:35 PM IST
Rohit Sharma set to become first Indian to play 100 T20Is

Rohit Sharma set to become first Indian to play 100 T20Is

India stand-in captain Rohit Sharma is on the brink of becoming the first man from his country to play 100 T20I internationals when India take on Bangladesh for the second of the three-match series

Nov 07, 2019, 12:38 PM IST
Potholes as bed: Rajkot man lies on broken roads to protest civic apathy

Potholes as bed: Rajkot man lies on broken roads to protest civic apathy

Laxmanbhai Bhatwar took the extreme decision to lie down on massive craters on the road and was covered in sand.

Sep 13, 2019, 15:52 PM IST
In pics: Lord Ganpati offers laddoos to those riding bike wearing helmet in Rajkot

In pics: Lord Ganpati offers laddoos to those riding bike wearing helmet in Rajkot

In a bid to create awareness regarding traffic rules and regulations and inspire people to follow it, Rajkot Traffic Police deployed two police officers, donned as Lord Ganpati, for offering sweets

Sep 10, 2019, 08:37 AM IST
Watch: Bull goes on rampage, attacks two men one after the other in Rajkot

Watch: Bull goes on rampage, attacks two men one after the other in Rajkot

In a video of the incident, the bull can be seen running towards a man who was riding a cycle. The man got lost his balance and fell off the cycle.

Jun 19, 2019, 18:01 PM IST
Rajkot Lok Sabha Constituency of Gujarat: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Rajkot Lok Sabha Constituency of Gujarat: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat.   

Apr 11, 2019, 11:35 AM IST
Rajkot Lok Sabha Constituency

Rajkot Lok Sabha Constituency

Rajkot constituency covers seven assembly segments –  Tankara, Wankaner, Rajkot Purva, Rajkot West, Rajkot Dakshin, Rajkot Gramya and Jasdan.

Apr 10, 2019, 11:51 AM IST
PUBG Mobile game faces ban in Surat, gets tagged as 'harmful, negative'

PUBG Mobile game faces ban in Surat, gets tagged as 'harmful, negative'

The ban on the game will come into effect from March 9. 

Mar 07, 2019, 15:47 PM IST
Rajkot girl robs own house of lakhs to fund boyfriend's pilot training course

Rajkot girl robs own house of lakhs to fund boyfriend's pilot training course

Priyanka vandalised the house to make it look like a burglary. The incident took place on November 29.

Dec 17, 2018, 17:02 PM IST
India vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 3: India win by an innings and 272 runs, go 1-0 up in test series

India vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 3: India win by an innings and 272 runs, go 1-0 up in test series

India take on West Indies on Day 3 of the 1st Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot on Saturday. 

Oct 06, 2018, 09:41 AM IST
Debutant Prithvi Shaw hits sparkling ton against West Indies as India dominate on Day 1

Debutant Prithvi Shaw hits sparkling ton against West Indies as India dominate on Day 1

Teenage batting prospect Prithvi Shaw struck a breezy century on debut to put hosts India on course for a big first-innings total in the opening test against West Indies at Rajkot on Thursday.

Oct 04, 2018, 20:07 PM IST
India vs West Indies: Twitter abuzz as fans react strongly to Rohit Sharma's exclusion

India vs West Indies: Twitter abuzz as fans react strongly to Rohit Sharma's exclusion

The 31-year-old finished as the second highest run-scorer in the Asia Cup scoring 317 at an average of 105.67. Despite all his heroics, Sharma has been dropped from the Indian squad for the test

Sep 30, 2018, 09:31 AM IST
Watch: Woman constable holds on to speeding two-wheeler to catch errant female rider in Rajkot

Watch: Woman constable holds on to speeding two-wheeler to catch errant female rider in Rajkot

It was an unusual chase for a female traffic cop in Rajkot in Gujarat as she caught a traffic violator on a scooty. She had to run for a distance, holding the rear handle of the two-wheeler, before

Aug 01, 2018, 11:48 AM IST
Gujarat: 8 of family killed after car hits truck, catches fire

Gujarat: 8 of family killed after car hits truck, catches fire

Six persons were killed on the spot while two others succumbed to burn injuries at Rajkot civil hospital, according to police.

Jul 18, 2018, 00:39 AM IST
Gujarat: Seven killed, 24 injured as truck falls into rivulet

Gujarat: Seven killed, 24 injured as truck falls into rivulet

The driver of the truck lost control over the vehicle due to which it veered off the bridge and fell into the water body, police said.

Jun 23, 2018, 13:25 PM IST
Acharya appointed new mayor of Rajkot, Jethwa of Jamnagar

Acharya appointed new mayor of Rajkot, Jethwa of Jamnagar

BJP Beenaben Acharya Senior party leaders announced Beenaben's name as the mayor.

Jun 15, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Dalit man beaten to death in Gujarat's Rajkot on suspicion of theft

Dalit man beaten to death in Gujarat's Rajkot on suspicion of theft

A Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death on suspicion of death at a factory in Rajkot in Gujarat. The incident occurred on Sunday morning and video of the incident has been shared by many on social

May 21, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
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