Barmer Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 25
Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in
Rajasthan state in western
India. It is the second largest parliamentary constituency covering an area of 71,601 km
2, over twice the size of
Belgium.
Jaisalmer and Barmer, the third and fifth largest districts in India, both fall under this Lok Sabha seat.
Former Defense Minister
Jaswant Singh contested from this seat as a rebel BJP candidate in 2014. His son
Manvendra Singh
Colonel Manvendra Singh Jasol (born 19 May 1964) is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Indian National Congress. He joined Congress on 17 October 2018. He was the member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India from 2004-2009 representing the B ...
has also contested a few times from here.
Vidhan Sabha segments
Presently, Barmer Lok Sabha constituency comprises Eight
Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These are:
Members of Lok Sabha
Election Results
2019 Lok Sabha Elections
2004 Lok Sabha Elections
1962 Lok Sabha
* Tan Singh (Ram Rajya Parishad) : 100,395 votes
* Onkar Singh (INC) : 82,684
See also
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Barmer district
Barmer District is a district in Rajasthan state of India. It is located in the western part of Rajasthan state forming a part of the Thar Desert. Barmer is the third largest district by area in Rajasthan and fifth largest district in India. Oc ...
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Ladakh (Lok Sabha constituency) and
Kachchh (Lok Sabha constituency)
Kachchh Lok Sabha constituency (formerly Kutch Lok Sabha constituency) is one of the 26 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Gujarat state in western India. Kachchh is the third largest constituency in India, with an area of 45,652 km2 ...
, noted for their large area
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List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha
Notes
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Barmer district
Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan
Barmer, Rajasthan