New Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)
New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 7 Lok Sabha 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 1991 to L. K. Advani. It is the oldest constituency of Delhi that currently exists.Assembly segments
From 1966–93, New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency comprised the following Delhi Metropolitan Council segments:
- Sarojini Nagar
- Laxmibai Nagar
- Gole Market
- Bara Khamba
- Minto Road
- Jangpura
- Kasturba Nagar
- Lajpat Nagar.
From 1993–2008, it comprised the following Delhi Vidhan Sabha segments:
- Sarojini Nagar
- Gole Market
- Minto Road
- Kasturba Nagar
- Jangpura
- Matia Mahal
Following the delimitation of the parliamentary constituencies, since 2008, it comprises the following Delhi Vidhan Sabha segments:
- Karol Bagh
- Patel Nagar
- Moti Nagar
- Delhi Cantt
- Rajinder Nagar
- New Delhi
- Kasturba Nagar
- Malviya Nagar
- R K Puram
- Greater Kailash
Members of Parliament
Key
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 stronghold.Election results
