South Delhi

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP won in this seat defeating Raghav Chadha of AAP by a margin of 3,67,043 votes which was 30.23% of the total votes cast for the seat. BJP had a vote share of 56.57% in 2019 in this seat.

In 2014, Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP emerged victorious in this seat beating Col Devinder Sehrawat of AAP by a margin of 1,07,000 votes which was 9.71% of the total votes polled in the constituency. BJP secured a vote share of 45.17% in the seat.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Kumar of INC won this seat beating Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP by a margin of 93,219 votes which was 12.75% of the total votes polled in the constituency. INC had a vote share of 49.26% in the seat.

Demographic profile

South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency has an estimated Scheduled Caste population of 17% and an estimated Scheduled Tribe population of 0%, according to the latest relevant Delimitation Commission report. The estimated literacy level of the district(s) in which this constituency falls in is 86%, according the Census of India, 2011.

In the South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, there were a total of 22,21,445 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, of which 12,34,380 were male, 9,86,726 female and 339 of the third gender. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, there were a total of 20,67,463 registered voters, of which 12,34,380 were male, 8,98,476 female and 130 of the third gender. In 2014 elections, there were a total of 17,52,748 registered voters in this constituency, of which 10,05,299 were male, 7,47,322 female and 127 of the third gender. In the 2009 polls, the number of total electors was 15,42,412 which included 8,91,156 male, and 6,51,256 female.

The number of service voters in Dakshin Delhi, Dakshin Dilli Lok Sabha constituency was 1,708 in 2019, 744 in 2014 and 571 in 2009.

The electorate gender ratio or sex ratio (number of female voters per 1000 male voters) in this constituency in 2024 was 799, in 2019 it was 769, 743 in 2014 and 731 in 2009.

Poll dates

South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency went to the polls in Phase 6 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The counting of votes is on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections this seat voted in Phase 6 on Sunday, May 12, 2019 and the results were declared on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

In the 2014 polls this constituency voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and the results were declared on Friday, May 16, 2014.

In 2009, South Delhi voted in Phase 1 on Thursday, May 07, 2009 and the results were declared on Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Extent

According the latest delimitation documents for 7. South Delhi Lok Sabha seat, the extent of this constituency covers the following areas of Delhi: 36. Bijwasan, 37. Palam, 45. Mehrauli, 46. Chhatarpur, 47. Deoli (SC), 48. Ambedkar Nagar (SC), 49. Sangam Vihar, 51. Kalkaji, 52. Tughlakabad and 53. Badarpur..

Voter turnout

According to data released by the Election Commission of India, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the estimated voter turnout in South Delhi constituency was 56.45%. In 2019, this seat registered a turnout of 59%, while it was 63% in 2014 and 47% in 2009. The estimated turnout in 2024 was -2.28% compared to the 2019 turnout.

Total voters

Victory margin

In the 2019 Lok Sabha general elections, Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP won in this constituency beating Raghav Chadha of AAP by a margin of 3,67,043 votes which was 30.23% of the total votes cast. In 2014, Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP was the winner in this seat beating Col Devinder Sehrawat of AAP by a margin of 1,07,000 votes which was 9.71% of the total votes polled in the constituency. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Kumar of INC won this seat defeating Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP by a margin of 93,219 votes which was 12.75% of the total votes polled for the seat.

Winner vote share (%)

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP had a vote share of 56.57% in this seat.

In 2014, Ramesh Bidhuri of BJP secured a vote share of 45.17% in this constituency.

In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Kumar of INC got a vote share of 49.26% in South Delhi.