Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, Parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, India
The Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency covers five assembly areas: Rohaniya, Varanasi North, Varanasi South, Varanasi Cantt, and Sevapuri. These zones sit in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh along the Ganges, forming one of the oldest parliamentary units in the country.
This constituency was formed in 1952 during the first general elections after independence, marking the start of democracy in this ancient city. Over the decades, Congress and BJP alternated in representing it, reflecting India's shifting political landscape.
The constituency represents diverse demographics with Scheduled Caste voters comprising 10.3 percent and Scheduled Tribe voters making up 0.5 percent of the electorate.
Polling stations open in the morning and close in the evening, with the voting process accessible to registered voters throughout the day. Turnout generally exceeds half of the eligible electorate, making election days busy around schools and community centers that serve as polling booths.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured three consecutive victories in this constituency, receiving 674,664 votes in 2019 with a 63.62 percent vote share.
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