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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

Locals demanding water block national highway near Shimla

Locals demanding water block national highway near Shimla

Shimla's daily demand for water is at 32 to 35 million litres but the supply currently is at about 21.75 million litres per day.

May 31, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
As Shimla water crisis deepens, HC stops supply to hotels, halts constructions

As Shimla water crisis deepens, HC stops supply to hotels, halts constructions

To do away with the water crisis prevailing in the town, the court came out with stringent curbs as local residents posted keep-off-Shimla messages on social media.

May 31, 2018, 11:35 AM IST
Appeal to save dry Shimla from tourists goes viral

Appeal to save dry Shimla from tourists goes viral

Shimla has been facing water shortage for several years but this year, the situation has turned into a crisis with locals appealing tourists to stay away.

May 30, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
Sonia Gandhi unwell, rushed to Delhi from Shimla

Sonia Gandhi unwell, rushed to Delhi from Shimla

Sonia Gandhi was on Friday rushed back to Delhi after she complained of restlessness late on Thursday night. 

Mar 23, 2018, 12:00 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi in Shimla to review daughter Priyanka Vadra's under construction house

Sonia Gandhi in Shimla to review daughter Priyanka Vadra's under construction house

She will head directly to Chharabra near Shimla to review the under-construction house of daughter Priyanka Vadra. 

Mar 21, 2018, 17:21 PM IST
No relief from cold wave in HP; rain or snow likely in mid, higher hills

No relief from cold wave in HP; rain or snow likely in mid, higher hills

Icy winds on Sunday walloped the higher regions in Himachal Pradesh.

Jan 29, 2018, 00:44 AM IST
Severe cold in Himachal Pradesh, snowfall keeps temperature low

Severe cold in Himachal Pradesh, snowfall keeps temperature low

Large parts of Himachal Pradesh reeled under a severe cold wave on Saturday despite sunny conditions, with the minimum temperature staying below freezing point owing to the recent snowfall, weather

Jan 27, 2018, 13:38 PM IST
Cold wave grips north India; Shimla, Vaishno Devi receive snowfall

Cold wave grips north India; Shimla, Vaishno Devi receive snowfall

Cold waves have also been sweeping the high-altitude areas of the Himachal Pradesh with Shimla experiencing snowfall.  

Jan 23, 2018, 16:33 PM IST
Shimla: Car rolls down 150-ft deep gorge, 3 killed

Shimla: Car rolls down 150-ft deep gorge, 3 killed

The victims were going towards Kupvi when the accident took place and it was yet to be ascertained as to who was driving the car.

Jan 18, 2018, 20:23 PM IST
Himachal sees high temperatures, but snow in line; Shimla at 5.7 degrees Celsius, Manali at 0.4

Himachal sees high temperatures, but snow in line; Shimla at 5.7 degrees Celsius, Manali at 0.4

Currently, most of the prominent tourist towns like Shimla, Narkanda, Kufri, Kasauli, Palampur, Dharamsala, Manali and Dalhousie, located in mid-hills, have been witnessing long sunny days. 

Jan 18, 2018, 18:40 PM IST
Shimla, Manali record season's lowest temperature; Keylong coldest at -11.3 degrees Celcius

Shimla, Manali record season's lowest temperature; Keylong coldest at -11.3 degrees Celcius

The state capital saw a low of 1.4 degree Celsius, while it was minus 5.4 degrees in Manali.

Jan 06, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
No snow in Himachal hills till New Year's Eve, says Met department

No snow in Himachal hills till New Year's Eve, says Met department

Catch the sun, not snow, across tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh till New Year`s Eve! The Met Office in Shimla on Thursday predicted the sun will shine till the New Year dawns.

Dec 28, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
When PM Narendra Modi stopped for a cup of coffee and shook hands with people in Shimla

When PM Narendra Modi stopped for a cup of coffee and shook hands with people in Shimla

PM Narendra Modi surprised many when he made a sudden stop at a coffee shop in Shimla and interacted with his supporters there on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Who will be the next CM of Himachal Pradesh? BJP to decide on Sunday

Who will be the next CM of Himachal Pradesh? BJP to decide on Sunday

Several names, including those of Union Health Minister JP Nadda and five-time legislator Jairam Thakur have been doing the rounds for the post of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister.

Dec 23, 2017, 23:13 PM IST
Cold wave conditions continue in Himachal Pradesh

Cold wave conditions continue in Himachal Pradesh

The MeT office has forecast rains and snowfall in the higher hills on December 23 and 24 and dry weather conditions in the state over the next six days.  

Dec 22, 2017, 23:09 PM IST
Who will be Himachal CM? Political climate heats up as Dhumal supporters resort to sloganeering

Who will be Himachal CM? Political climate heats up as Dhumal supporters resort to sloganeering

The supporters of Dhumal, who lost from Sujanpur seat, shouted slogans in his support outside the venue of BJP Core Committee meeting in Shimla.

Dec 22, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
BJP MLA Jairam Thakur frontrunner for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's post

BJP MLA Jairam Thakur frontrunner for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's post

The shock defeat of the party's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal, who has been the state's chief minister for two full terms, opened up the race for the top post, bringing Union minister

Dec 21, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
BJP back to power in Himachal Pradesh, questions remain on CM as Prem Kumar Dhumal loses

BJP back to power in Himachal Pradesh, questions remain on CM as Prem Kumar Dhumal loses

Sitting incumbent Virbhadra Singh won with a handsome margin from Arki.

Dec 18, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2017: Prem Kumar Dhumal trailing in Sujanpur – Live updates

Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2017: Prem Kumar Dhumal trailing in Sujanpur – Live updates

Prem Kumar Dhumal vs Rajender Rana in Sujanpur – Live updates

Dec 18, 2017, 07:12 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2017: Will Virbhadra Sigh win from Arki – Live updates

Himachal Pradesh Election Results 2017: Will Virbhadra Sigh win from Arki – Live updates

The Election Commission will declare the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2017 on Monday.

Dec 18, 2017, 07:06 AM IST
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