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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

BJP poised to take power in Himachal Pradesh

BJP poised to take power in Himachal Pradesh

The BJP looks set to wrest power from the Congress in Himachal Pradesh as it was leading in over 40 seats while the ruling party bagged one seat and was leading in 21 others, according to Election

Dec 18, 2017, 06:39 AM IST
Snowfall in Shimla's Narkanda

Snowfall in Shimla's Narkanda

Tourist destinations such as Manali, Rohtang Pass, Lahaul, Spiti and Pangi had experienced snowfall on Tuesday.

Dec 13, 2017, 10:47 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Independent candidate Prakash Rana Katwal wins from Jogindernagar

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Independent candidate Prakash Rana Katwal wins from Jogindernagar

In 2012, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Gulab Singh Thakur won the seat with 28325 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 16:02 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Mohan Lal Brakta wins from Rohru

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Mohan Lal Brakta wins from Rohru

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Mohan Lal Brakta won the seat with 34465 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Nand Lal wins from Rampur

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Nand Lal wins from Rampur

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Nand Lal won the seat with 27925 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Narinder Bragta wins from Jubbal-Kotkhai

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Narinder Bragta wins from Jubbal-Kotkhai

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Rohit Thakur won the seat with 29219 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Virbhadra Singh's son Vikramaditya Singh wins from Shimla Rural

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Virbhadra Singh's son Vikramaditya Singh wins from Shimla Rural

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Suresh Bhardwaj won the seat with 11563 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Shimla

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Suresh Bhardwaj won the seat with 11563 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Anirudh Singh wins from Kasumpti

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Anirudh Singh wins from Kasumpti

Congress candidate Anirudh Singh wins from Kasumpti by defeating BJP's Vijay Jyoti

Dec 12, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: CPI(M) leader Rakesh Singha wins from Thego

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: CPI(M) leader Rakesh Singha wins from Thego

Himachal Pradesh has a tradition of change in government after every election.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP's Balbir Singh Verma wins from Chopal

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP's Balbir Singh Verma wins from Chopal

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Balbir Singh Verma won the seat with 22056 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Vinay Kumar wins from Sri Renukaji

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Vinay Kumar wins from Sri Renukaji

Himachal Pradesh went to polls in a single-phase on November 9, 2017. The hill state has 68 constituencies. 

Dec 12, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP leader Rajeev Bindal wins from Nahan

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP leader Rajeev Bindal wins from Nahan

In 2012, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajeev Bindal won the seat with 25459 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Rajij Saizwal wins from Kasauli

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Rajij Saizwal wins from Kasauli

In 2012, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajiv Saizal won the seat with 19960 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil wins from Solan

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil wins from Solan

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Dhani Ram Shandil won the seat with 24250 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP's Paramjit Singh wins from Doon

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP's Paramjit Singh wins from Doon

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Ram Kumar won the seat with 15520 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Virbhadra Singh defeats BJP leader Rattan Singh Lal in Arki

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Virbhadra Singh defeats BJP leader Rattan Singh Lal in Arki

In 2012, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Govind Ram Sharma won the seat with 17211 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Ram Lal Thakur wins from Sri Naina Deviji

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: Congress candidate Ram Lal Thakur wins from Sri Naina Deviji

In 2012, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Randhir Sharma won the seat with 24598 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:33 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Rajinder Garg wins from Ghumarwin

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Rajinder Garg wins from Ghumarwin

In 2012, Indian National Congress candidate Rajesh Dharmani won the seat with 22941 votes.

Dec 12, 2017, 15:30 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Jeet Ram Katwal wins from Jhanduta

Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP candidate Jeet Ram Katwal wins from Jhanduta

Himachal Pradesh went to polls in a single-phase on November 9, 2017. The hill state has 68 constituencies. 

Dec 12, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
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