Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency, also known as Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency, is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Assam. The constituency was established in 1951 and has no reservation. Here is a brief overview of the historical political trend of the Guwahati Lok Sabha Constituency:
- The Guwahati constituency has been represented by different parties over the years, including the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).
- In the most recent Lok Sabha election in 2019, the BJP won the seat, with Queen Oja becoming the MP of the Guwahati constituency. - The Guwahati constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments, including Dudhnai, Boko, Chaygaon, Palasbari, Jalukbari, Dispur, Gauhati East, and Gauhati West.
- The constituency has been in the news for various reasons, including the recent assembly election in 2021, which saw the BJP retaining the Jalukbari Assembly constituency.
- The Guwahati constituency is known for its significant Muslim population, with Guwahati being a Muslim-majority city. The constituency has been in the news for issues such as identity crisis and communal harmony.
- Overall, the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency has been a significant political battleground in Assam, with different parties dominating the constituency in different Lok Sabha elections held so far.