Ujjain Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Ujjain Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Madhya Pradesh Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Ujjain MP Issues
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Ujjain Parliamentary Constituency 2019, Ujjain Lok Sabha Constituency Details, Political News Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 News Updates, Madhya Pradesh Parliamentary Constituency details 2019, Ujjain MP Issues
About Ujjain:
Having first come into existence in 1951 as a constituency of the erstwhile Madhya Bharat state, the Ujjain parliamentary constituency stands significant for its rich tradition of historical and political prominence. The total number of electorates in the Ujjain Lok Sabha Constituency (constituency number 22) according to Election Commission of India 2009 reports are 1,253,686 of which 652,518 are males and 601,168 are females. Covering the whole district of Ujjain and portions of the Ratlam district, the Ujjain parliamentary constituency comprises a total of eight assembly segments. Since 1966, this parliamentary constituency has been reserved for candidates belonging to the scheduled castes.
With a total of 12,52,129 voters in this constituency, it has remained a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won the elections consecutively from 1998 up to the elections in 2004.
About Ujjain:
City of Ujjain which is an integral part of this parliamentary constituency, is the administrative headquarters of the Ujjain district. The economy of this parliamentary constituency is primarily garnered through its tourism sector, which is famous for its elaborate and unique architecture, as well as for its relevance during the ancient times when it finds mention as the capital of the Avanti Kingdom, in the epic of Mahabharata.
A Look: Sitting MP
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Name of MP |
Premchandra Guddu |
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Age |
53 |
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Nature of Membership |
Elected |
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Term |
18-May-09 to In office |
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Political Party |
Indian National Congress |
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Gender |
Male |
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Educational Qualification |
Inter/ Higher Secondary |
Performance in the 15thLok Sabha
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Debates participated |
21 |
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Private member bills passed |
0 |
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Questions asked |
253 |
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Attendance |
78% |