New Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)
| New Delhi [ ] | |
|---|---|
| Current MP | Meenakshi Lekhi |
| Party | BJP |
| Elected Year | 2014 |
| State | Delhi |
| Total Electors | 1,490,147 |
| Most Successful Party | BJP (4 times) |
New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency (Hindi: नई दिल्ली लोकसभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्र) is one of the 7 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in the Indian National Capital Territory of Delhi. This constituency came into existence in 1951. Famous film actor, Rajesh Khanna lost here by a close margin in 1999 to Jagmohan. It is the oldest constituency of Delhi that currently exists.
From 1966-93, New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency comprised the following Delhi Metropolitan Council segments:
From 1993-2008, it comprised the following Delhi Vidhan Sabha segments:
Following the delimitation of the parliamentary constituencies, since 2008, it comprises the following Delhi Vidhan Sabha segments:
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KMPP INC BJS Janata Party BJP AAP
Thus from past records/results shows that this prestigious seat which covers the important institutions like Parliament House, Supreme Court, Central Government Offices, Rashtrapathi Bhavan, Prime Minister's Residence and residence of all the top civil, judicial, military, diplomatic enclave has been an Opposition ( Jana Sangh / Janata Party/ BJP) stronghold.
Coordinates: 28°38′06″N 77°13′12″E / 28.6350°N 77.2200°E
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