Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency is one of the five

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) constituencies in

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. It comprises two districts namely

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. This constituency came into existence in 1977, following the

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of Lok Sabha constituencies. Between the period of 1977 and 2009, this constituency was reserved for the

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Assembly segments

Before the formation of Uttarakhand Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency comprised the following five

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: After the formation of Uttarakhand At present, Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following fourteen

( legislative assembly) segments:

Members of Parliament

Election results

References

External links

Map of Assembly constituencies of Uttarakhand
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Assembly segments

Members of Parliament

Election results

See also

References

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