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Agra (SC) Lok Sabha Elections

Agra Lok Sabha Constituency is one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies of the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was formed in 1952 and has five Vidhan Sabha segments with two of them being reserved for the SC category.

The electors in the Agra Lok Sabha Constituency will cast their votes on April 18 in the second phase of 2019 Lok Sabha election.

The combined results of the seven-phased 2019 Lok Sabha election will be declared on May 23.

Dr Ram Shankar Katheria of BJP is the sitting Member of Parliament from the Agra Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Katheria defeated Narayan Singh Suman of the Bahujan Samaj Party to emerge as a winner from this seat.

Katheria secured 583,716 votes against his BSP rival Narayan Singh Suman who got 283,453 votes.

Maharaj Singh Dhangar of the Samajwadi Party ended up at the third place.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, BJP has given the ticket to SP Singh Baghel, the INC has fielded Preeta Harit and the BSP has declared Manoj Kumar Soni as its candidate from this seat.

The city of Agra is the district headquarters of the Agra district and is located on the banks of River Yamuna at a distance of 363 km from Lucknow and 200 km from New Delhi. Agra is home to the exquisite Taj Mahal and has a metropolitan area of 1,880.40 sq km and an elevation of over 170 m.

According to the 2011 India Census data, the city has a total population of 1,775,134 with 53% consisting of males and 47% consisting of females. The child population comprises of 11% of the total while the sex ratio is 868 females per 1000 males. There is an 82.1% Hindu majority followed by 15% Muslims.

The average literacy rate of Agra is 81% with 86% male and 66% female literacy rate rates. The city has been an important centre of Islamic education since the Mughal era and presently houses several important institutions.

The seven-phased General Election 2019 will be held throughout the country beginning April 11 till May 19, 2019. The combined results of the 2019 Lok Sabha election will be declared on May 23, 2019.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel BJP

Won

646875
Manoj Kumar Soni BSP

Lost

435329
Preeta Harit INC

Lost

45149
Nota NOTA

Lost

5817
Chandar Pal ASMP

Lost

2802
Ambedkari Hasnuram Ambedkari IND

Lost

2768
Babu Lal IND

Lost

2381
Ramji Lal Vidhyarthi PCP

Lost

1468
Himanshi LGBP

Lost

1408
Raja Valmiki RVP

Lost

1326

Agra (SC) News

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Rs 8000 crore metro rail project in Agra today

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Rs 8000 crore metro rail project in Agra today

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the construction of the Agra Metro Project via video conferencing at 12 noon today.

Dec 07, 2020, 09:20 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate construction work of Agra Metro project on December 7; check details

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate construction work of Agra Metro project on December 7; check details

The project will benefit the 26 lakh population of the city of Agra and will also cater to more than 60 lakh tourists who visit Agra every year. 

Dec 06, 2020, 16:52 PM IST
Agra doctor murdered at home while her children were in another room

Agra doctor murdered at home while her children were in another room

The doctor's children, both minors, were also stabbed but they survived and are undergoing treatment at a hospital. 

Nov 21, 2020, 16:04 PM IST
Sand mining mafias mows down police constable under tractor in Agra

Sand mining mafias mows down police constable under tractor in Agra

At five o'clock on Sunday morning, illegal sand mining was reported at Saina police station and the tractor-trolley was coming from Rajasthan towards Agra. 

Nov 08, 2020, 16:27 PM IST
German footwear firm Von Wellx begins production in Agra, expects to produce 5 mn pairs of shoes annually

German footwear firm Von Wellx begins production in Agra, expects to produce 5 mn pairs of shoes annually

Von Wellx recently started two new units in Agra, shifting its manufacturing base from China in the post-COVID era. 

Nov 07, 2020, 00:06 AM IST
In a repeat of Baba ka Dhaba story, Agra's 'roti wali amma' shares plight of no sale

In a repeat of Baba ka Dhaba story, Agra's 'roti wali amma' shares plight of no sale

Bhagvan Devi, a woman in her 80s who is popular as the 'roti wali amma' is reportedly selling food at Rs 20 to meet her daily needs. 

Oct 18, 2020, 19:07 PM IST
After Delhi's Baba Ka Dhaba, Agra's Kanji Bade Wale uncle's video goes viral - Watch

After Delhi's Baba Ka Dhaba, Agra's Kanji Bade Wale uncle's video goes viral - Watch

The heartwarming video of Delhi's Baba Ka Dhaba on social media created a stir online, and thankfully many came to the rescue of the elderly couple. Now, another similar video from Agra has surfaced

Oct 10, 2020, 11:14 AM IST
Major fire breaks out at chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Agra; several fire brigade officials on spot

Major fire breaks out at chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Agra; several fire brigade officials on spot

A major fire broke out at a chemical factory in Agra in Uttar Pradesh on Monday (September 7). According to reports, the chemical factory is located close to Sikandara vegetable market in the city. 

Sep 07, 2020, 16:41 PM IST
Passenger bus hijacked in Agra by finance company employees found in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah

Passenger bus hijacked in Agra by finance company employees found in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah

A passenger bus, which was was hijacked by some employees of a finance firm in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday (August 19) morning, was found in Etawah near a dhaba fter few hours. 

Aug 19, 2020, 14:34 PM IST
Finance company employees hijack bus full of passengers in Uttar Pradesh's Agra

Finance company employees hijack bus full of passengers in Uttar Pradesh's Agra

In a shocking incident, a passenger bus was hijacked by some unidentified miscreants from New Southern Bypass in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Wednesday (August 19) morning.

Aug 19, 2020, 10:15 AM IST
IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR, Agra, Aligarh and adjoining areas for next 2 hours

IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm in Delhi-NCR, Agra, Aligarh and adjoining areas for next 2 hours

The India Metrological department on Monday (August 10) predicted light to moderate intensity rain over in parts of Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas of Agra, Tundla, Noida, Bhiwani, Panipat, Aligarh,

Aug 10, 2020, 13:06 PM IST
Taj Mahal to remain closed due to prevailing COVID-19 situation in Agra

Taj Mahal to remain closed due to prevailing COVID-19 situation in Agra

The city of Taj has recorded 55 new COVID-19 confirmed infections in the last 4 days, said an official statement.

Jul 05, 2020, 22:07 PM IST
Water, biscuit tossed from outside gate at Agra containment centre, video goes viral

Water, biscuit tossed from outside gate at Agra containment centre, video goes viral

In a video that has been shared on social media, a man in protective gear can be seen hurling biscuit packets close to the gate as people desperately try to reach from the grills to grab it, in a

Apr 27, 2020, 02:56 AM IST
Here's how Agra fought back to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19

Here's how Agra fought back to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19

Amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country, Uttar Pradesh's Agra has emerged as a model in best practices in cluster management to break the dreaded chain of coronavirus COVID-19.

Apr 12, 2020, 08:03 AM IST
India's first coronavirus COVID-19 containment cluster in Agra: A success Story

India's first coronavirus COVID-19 containment cluster in Agra: A success Story

Agra is the first cluster in India where operations against coronavirus outbreak were carried out under containment and rapid emergency response.

Apr 11, 2020, 21:01 PM IST
Donald Trump's visit to India: US advance team reaches Agra to see security arrangements

Donald Trump's visit to India: US advance team reaches Agra to see security arrangements

President Trump is expected to attend an event at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on the lines of the `Howdy Modi` function that was addressed by the US President and Modi in Houston in September

Feb 17, 2020, 20:57 PM IST
Flesh trade racket busted at Agra hotel: 3 foreigners nabbed

Flesh trade racket busted at Agra hotel: 3 foreigners nabbed

During the operation, one male and three female members of the gang, however, managed to escape from the spot.

Feb 04, 2020, 12:52 PM IST
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos visits iconic Taj Mahal in Agra

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos visits iconic Taj Mahal in Agra

Bezos and Sanchez also posed for the shutterbugs standing in front of the reflecting pool which leads to the 338-year-old mausoleum.

Jan 21, 2020, 20:57 PM IST
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