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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

Four dead, 2 injured as car falls into gorge near Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla

Four dead, 2 injured as car falls into gorge near Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla

Four died on the spot as their car fell into an over 100-meter-deep gorge near Puna crusher point on Kashapaat link road in Rampur Bushahr. 

May 13, 2022, 22:01 PM IST
Heritage train in snow-clad Shimla attracting tourists in a large number

Heritage train in snow-clad Shimla attracting tourists in a large number

Local residents from nearby areas are also using trains as a medium of transport after the roads got blocked.

Feb 07, 2022, 10:30 AM IST
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Feb 04, 2022, 21:44 PM IST
Himachal CM inaugurates first heliport in Shimla under Swadesh Darshan scheme

Himachal CM inaugurates first heliport in Shimla under Swadesh Darshan scheme

This is the first among the six heliports to be built under Swadesh Darshan and UDAN-2 schemes by the Government of India.

Jan 13, 2022, 18:59 PM IST
Chandigarh-Shimla helicopter service extended to Mandi, Kullu, Rampur; check timings here

Chandigarh-Shimla helicopter service extended to Mandi, Kullu, Rampur; check timings here

Pawan Hans is operating the helicopter services to Himachal Pradesh from the Chandigarh Airport and the services are available for Shimla, Dharamshala and Kullu. 

Dec 10, 2021, 10:31 AM IST
Security tightened at Shimla Railway Station in Himachal Pradesh amid terror threats, high alert sounded

Security tightened at Shimla Railway Station in Himachal Pradesh amid terror threats, high alert sounded

According to news agency ANI, the authorities had received threats from terror organizations earlier this month naming temples and railway stations, including the Shimla railway station. In a bid to

Nov 23, 2021, 07:40 AM IST
Role of states important in India’s federal democratic setup: PM Narendra Modi

Role of states important in India’s federal democratic setup: PM Narendra Modi

Besides PM Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was among several dignitaries present during the 82nd All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Shimla that would dwell on the decay in the discipline

Nov 17, 2021, 11:41 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh: Landslides in Kinnaur, Shimla following heavy rains

Himachal Pradesh: Landslides in Kinnaur, Shimla following heavy rains

The road has been blocked in the area due to landslides and the restoration work is underway. The authorities said that no casualties have been reported yet. 

Sep 24, 2021, 14:14 PM IST
14 dead in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains, floods, IMD predicts bad weather for next 48 hrs

14 dead in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains, floods, IMD predicts bad weather for next 48 hrs

The State Disaster Management Authority has earlier said that nine people died, 3 injured and seven persons went missing following flash floods in Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts. 

Jul 29, 2021, 00:27 AM IST
Travelling to Shimla? Check these new guidelines

Travelling to Shimla? Check these new guidelines

To avoid overcrowding, the Shimla District administration has come up with new guidelines. 

Jul 18, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
Rubina Dilaik credits family for coping with COVID-19, shares new pics from Shimla!

Rubina Dilaik credits family for coping with COVID-19, shares new pics from Shimla!

Rubina shared that her family made her feel "positive and hopeful" as she recovered. 

May 22, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
Rubina Dilaik talks of five things to do while recovering from COVID, shares fresh video!

Rubina Dilaik talks of five things to do while recovering from COVID, shares fresh video!

Actress Rubina Dilaik took to Instagram on Wednesday, to speak about things she did to ensure proper recovery from Covid.

May 19, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
POCSO court in Shimla convicts one in rape and murder of minor girl

POCSO court in Shimla convicts one in rape and murder of minor girl

A POCSO court in Shimla on Wednesday convicted accused one Anil Kumar in a case related to the rape and murder of a minor girl from Kotkhai in Himachal Pradesh. 

Apr 28, 2021, 22:21 PM IST
Bengaluru, Shimla ranked 'most livable' cities in government's 'Ease of Living Index 2020'

Bengaluru, Shimla ranked 'most livable' cities in government's 'Ease of Living Index 2020'

Bengaluru topped the list of 111 cities in the government'sEase of Living Index' on Thursday, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore and Vadodra. According to the index

Mar 04, 2021, 14:14 PM IST
Delhi temperature lower than Shimla, Manali: People facing severe cold

Delhi temperature lower than Shimla, Manali: People facing severe cold

 For the last few days, minimum temperatures of Shimla, Dharamsala and Mussoorie have been registering higher than Delhi.

Dec 03, 2020, 10:17 AM IST
Embarking on a new journey and wish everyone to be happy, says ex-CBI director Ashwini Kumar’s suicide note

Embarking on a new journey and wish everyone to be happy, says ex-CBI director Ashwini Kumar’s suicide note

Former Governor of Manipur and Nagaland and ex-Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ashwani Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Shimla on Wednesday, had revealed that

Oct 08, 2020, 10:33 AM IST
Landslide blocks National Highway 3 in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

Landslide blocks National Highway 3 in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

The clearing of the debris is underway and the highway is expected to open in a few hours, said Shalini Agnihotri, Superintendent of Police, Mandi district.

Sep 05, 2020, 15:21 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh to relax curfew for 4 hours from April 27

Himachal Pradesh to relax curfew for 4 hours from April 27

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to give four hours relaxation in curfew instead of existing three hours from Monday.

Apr 25, 2020, 21:03 PM IST
12 Tablighi Jamaat members, their 52 primary contacts report to police in Himachal Pradesh

12 Tablighi Jamaat members, their 52 primary contacts report to police in Himachal Pradesh

The DGP said 12 Jamaat member and their 52 primary contacts have reported to the police following which they are put under home quarantine. 

Apr 06, 2020, 15:03 PM IST
Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude in Himachal Pradesh

Earthquake of 3.2 magnitude in Himachal Pradesh

There was no report of any casualty or damage to property.

Mar 01, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
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