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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

India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara blessed with a girl child

India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara blessed with a girl child

It is learnt that Pujara will be back in Delhi for the semifinal against Andhra.

Feb 23, 2018, 16:09 PM IST
Rajasthan: 82-year-old paralytic woman thrashed by son, dies

Rajasthan: 82-year-old paralytic woman thrashed by son, dies

A man in Rajasthan thrashed his 82-year-old paralytic mother who died soon after. The incident took place in Alwar's Shahjahanpur.

Feb 02, 2018, 19:10 PM IST
Son allegedly murders mother, throws her off the terrace in Rajkot

Son allegedly murders mother, throws her off the terrace in Rajkot

The CCTV footage shows him dragging her mother from their apartment towards the stairs.

Jan 05, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: Meet the 126-year-old woman who cast her vote in Rajkot

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: Meet the 126-year-old woman who cast her vote in Rajkot

The second phase of polling in 93 seats will be held on December 14 while the counting of votes is scheduled on December 18.

Dec 09, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
Congress associated with evils of casteism, communalism: PM Narendra Modi in Rajkot

Congress associated with evils of casteism, communalism: PM Narendra Modi in Rajkot

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said those opposing the bullet train project should travel on bullock carts.

Dec 03, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
In poll-bound Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi to address 31 meetings, rallies in six days

In poll-bound Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi to address 31 meetings, rallies in six days

The Prime Minister is also expected to inaugurate a hospital in the Swaminarayan sect on Sunday.

Dec 03, 2017, 08:03 AM IST
Gujarat elections 2017: Vijay Rupani files nomination for assembly polls

Gujarat elections 2017: Vijay Rupani files nomination for assembly polls

Considered as a BJP stronghold, the Rajkot constituency has become a close battle this time after Congress fielded Indranil Rajguru against Rupani.

Nov 20, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Vijay Rupani files nomination for Gujarat Elections in presence of Arun Jaitley

Vijay Rupani files nomination for Gujarat Elections in presence of Arun Jaitley

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani filed his nomination for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly Elections on Monday.

Nov 20, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Watch: India captain Virat Kohli celebrates 29th birthday with team-mates

Watch: India captain Virat Kohli celebrates 29th birthday with team-mates

Born on 5th November, 1988, Kohli made his India debut in an ODI match against Sri Lanka at Dambulla on 2008.

Nov 05, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Woman accuses husband of giving triple talaq when she was unconscious

Woman accuses husband of giving triple talaq when she was unconscious

A 23-year-old woman has accused her husband of giving triple talaq while she was unconscious. The mother of a three-year-old son, Rubina Afzal Lakhani, on Thursday lodged an FIR against her husband

Sep 23, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

Gujarat: Mentally unstable woman sets daughters, in-laws on fire; kills self

The woman, her daughters Jyoti, 11, and Nikita, 9, mother-in-law Nanduben, 55, and father-in-law Merubhai, 60, were rushed to the hospital.

Aug 05, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Gujarat floods: Death toll crosses 100; over 8000 people rescued, 70,000 shifted

Gujarat floods: Death toll crosses 100; over 8000 people rescued, 70,000 shifted

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani assured Saturday that the situation with regard to floods in the districts is under control. He said that over 8000 people have been rescued and 70,000 people have

Jul 29, 2017, 20:05 PM IST

Narendra Modi in Rajkot: Hero's welcome for PM where he won his first election

Special selfie zones in the backdrop of surgical strike hoardings, light and sound shows, countless cut-outs and cheering crowds greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as he was given a

Jun 30, 2017, 00:27 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi holds roadshow in 'special city' Rajkot - See Pics

PM Narendra Modi holds roadshow in 'special city' Rajkot - See Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday termed the Sabarmati Ashram as Mahatma Gandhi's 'tapobhoomi'.

Jun 29, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

PM Modi on two-day visit to Gujarat from Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Thursday, during which he will attend a number of programmes in different parts of the state, including a roadshow in Rajkot.

Jun 28, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Brother-duo arrested for 'honour killing' of sister in Gujarat

Two brothers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly killing their 28-year-old sister to protect the family 'honour' by forcing her to consume poison in Jasdan village of the district last month.

Jun 14, 2017, 19:25 PM IST
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