• 542/542 TARGET 272
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Shimla Lok Sabha Elections

Shimla Lok Sabha Constituency, is one of 4 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Northern state of Himachal Pradesh and will cast its vote in the 2019 election on the last phase of elections being held on May 19.

Voting for Lok Sabha election will be held in a single phase in all the constituencies and counting will be held on May 23.

Shimla constituency is reserved for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes. This constituency covers 17 assembly segments – Arki, Nalagarh, Doon, Solan, Kasauli, Pachhad, Nahan, Sri Renukaji, Paonta Sahib, Shillai, Chopal, Theog-Kumarsain, Kasumpti, Shimla, Shimla Rural, Jubbal-Kotkhai and Rohru.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Virender Kashyap of the Bharatiya Janata Party – won by getting a margin of over 84 thousand votes. He had defeated Mohal Lal Brakta of the Indian National Congress. Kashyap had secured 385973 votes while Brakta got 301786 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 63.99 percent across 1924 polling stations.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Jagat Ram of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Subhash Chander of the Aam Aadmi Party.

In the year 2009 Virender Kashyap of the BJP managed to secure his winning position by getting just over 27 thousand votes against Dhani Ram Shandil of the INC. While Kashyap got 310946 seats, Shandil secured 283619 seats.

Other members in the fray were Somnath of the Bahujan Samaj Party and Shurveer Singh who was an Independent candidate.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Suresh Kumar Kashyap BJP

Won

606183
Dhani Ram Shandil INC

Lost

278668
Nota NOTA

Lost

8357
Vikram Singh BSP

Lost

7759
Manoj Kumar AIFB

Lost

5817
Ravi IND

Lost

3608
Shamsher Singh RTAM

Lost

3216

Shimla News

Muslim Side Agrees To Demolish 'Illegal' Part Of Shimla's Sanjauli Mosque

Muslim Side Agrees To Demolish 'Illegal' Part Of Shimla's Sanjauli Mosque

Protesters demanding the demolition of an illegal portion of a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli.

Sep 12, 2024, 13:42 PM IST
Shimla Protest: Police, Protestors Clash Over Sanjauli Mosque; Unrest Continues

Shimla Protest: Police, Protestors Clash Over Sanjauli Mosque; Unrest Continues

Sanjauli Mosque Protest: The demonstration was specifically organized by Hindu groups to express their concerns regarding the alleged unlawful mosque construction in Sanjauli.

Sep 11, 2024, 12:45 PM IST
Woman Sexually Assaulted In Bus In Himachal's Shimla; Driver, Mechanic Arrested

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Bus In Himachal's Shimla; Driver, Mechanic Arrested

The victim, who is a student in a private institution, in her complaint alleged that the accused boarded the bus from a nearby place.

Sep 05, 2024, 19:02 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh: Mass Protest Erupt In Shimla Over 'Illegal' Mosque

Himachal Pradesh: Mass Protest Erupt In Shimla Over 'Illegal' Mosque

Hindu right-wing groups protested outside Chaura Maidan, demanding the demolition of a mosque.  

Sep 05, 2024, 17:36 PM IST

India's Favourite Hill Station On Verge Of Collapse? 'Queen Of Hills' May Vanish If...

India has several hill destinations that often get overcrowded during the summer. Recently, the hill stations of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh faced the wrath of nature and landslides destroyed

Sep 05, 2024, 16:53 PM IST
UNESCO World Heritage Shimla-Kalka Railway Restored, Services Resume

UNESCO World Heritage Shimla-Kalka Railway Restored, Services Resume

The movement on this stretch was suspended after massive damage to the track following heavy rains from July 7 to 14 and the traffic was resumed partially on some stretches including Kalka-Solan

Oct 03, 2023, 10:45 AM IST
Direct Flight Services From Kullu, Shimla To Amritsar To Begin Soon: Check Details

Direct Flight Services From Kullu, Shimla To Amritsar To Begin Soon: Check Details

Both Kullu-Amritsar and Shimla-Amritsar flights will be operated thrice a week by Alliance Air with the former beginning on October 1 and the latter from November 1.

Sep 28, 2023, 09:01 AM IST
Himachal Reels Under Rain Fury, 12 Dead, 400 Roads Blocked, Several Buildings Collapse In Kullu's Anni

Himachal Reels Under Rain Fury, 12 Dead, 400 Roads Blocked, Several Buildings Collapse In Kullu's Anni

Himachal Pradesh has been hit hard by continuous rainfall, which has triggered landslides, cloudbursts and flash floods, causing severe damage to the fragile hill state.

Aug 24, 2023, 11:51 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla-Chandigarh Highway Blocked Due To Landslide, Traffic Stopped

Himachal Pradesh: Shimla-Chandigarh Highway Blocked Due To Landslide, Traffic Stopped

Himachal Pradesh: The Shimla-Chandigarh Highway and alternative routes were blocked due to a landslide, halting the traffic on the route. 

Jul 11, 2023, 12:25 PM IST
Fire Breaks Out At Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital In Shimla, No Casualty So Far

Fire Breaks Out At Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital In Shimla, No Casualty So Far

The blaze was reported in the attic of the newly constructed OPD block of the hospital.

Apr 27, 2023, 10:09 AM IST
VIP Number Plate '9999' Sold for Massive Rs 1.12 Crore in Himachal Pradesh

VIP Number Plate '9999' Sold for Massive Rs 1.12 Crore in Himachal Pradesh

The bid for the HP-99-9999 number plate reached the Rs 1.12 crore mark after 26 bidders competed for the number plate resulting in an increased amount for it.

Feb 18, 2023, 13:10 PM IST
New Year 2023: Highest-ever arrival of tourists in Himachal despite Covid-19 curbs

New Year 2023: Highest-ever arrival of tourists in Himachal despite Covid-19 curbs

The Met Office in Shimla has predicted sunny weather across the state until January 5, 2023. 

Dec 31, 2022, 09:29 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Polls 2022: Over 75 per cent turnout recorded, numbers to go up

Himachal Pradesh Polls 2022: Over 75 per cent turnout recorded, numbers to go up

Voting began at 8 AM on Saturday on a slow note but picked up as the day progressed and the sun warmed the winter chill

Nov 13, 2022, 19:36 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Polls: Congress holds 68 rallies, Priyanka Gandhi to hold door-to-door campaign

Himachal Pradesh Polls: Congress holds 68 rallies, Priyanka Gandhi to hold door-to-door campaign

Priyanka Gandhi held a huge rally with road show in Sirmaur district, before doing a door-to-door campaign in the Shimla

Nov 10, 2022, 16:38 PM IST
Alliance Air to relaunch Delhi-Shimla-Delhi flights from September 26, details here

Alliance Air to relaunch Delhi-Shimla-Delhi flights from September 26, details here

The Alliance Air flights on the Delhi-Shimla-Delhi route were scheduled to be commenced on Sept 6, 2022, but due to bad weather conditions, the flight could not start operations, reports ANI.

Sep 21, 2022, 19:32 PM IST
Girl performs dangerous stunts on Shimla Highway, ends up horribly: Watch Video

Girl performs dangerous stunts on Shimla Highway, ends up horribly: Watch Video

The occupants of the car in the Parwanoo-Shimla highway incident were safe and fled the site of the incident. However, they were later arrested under IPC Sections 279 and 337.

Jul 27, 2022, 13:21 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi stopped his car in Shimla and approached this girl; Here's why

PM Narendra Modi stopped his car in Shimla and approached this girl; Here's why

Prime Minister stopped his cavalcade for a girl named Anu who was standing in the crowd holding an artwork.

May 31, 2022, 16:16 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Shimla, interact with beneficiaries of several schemes at 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan'

PM Modi to visit Shimla, interact with beneficiaries of several schemes at 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan'

PM Modi in Shimla: Around 11 am on May 31, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan', marking the completion of eight years of his government.

May 30, 2022, 15:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to hold roadshow, rally in Shimla to mark 8th anniversary of his govt

PM Narendra Modi to hold roadshow, rally in Shimla to mark 8th anniversary of his govt

PM Narendra Modi will address a rally at the historic Ridge Maidan in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla to celebrate the eighth anniversary of the NDA government at the Centre.

May 27, 2022, 15:30 PM IST
Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim shares picture of 'Incredible India', says 'it's not Europe but clean & green Shimla'

Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim shares picture of 'Incredible India', says 'it's not Europe but clean & green Shimla'

Taking to Twitter,  Erik Solheim wrote, " Incredible India. This is not Europe but clean and green Shimla." 

May 23, 2022, 08:18 AM IST
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