Part of: Uttarakhand Polity Notes · See also: Uttarakhand GK
Quick answer
Uttarakhand has five Lok Sabha seats and three Rajya Sabha seats (as on 29 October 2026). The Uttarakhand Lok Sabha seats are Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora (SC), Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar and Haridwar. Moreover, BJP won all five in the 2024 general election. Meanwhile, the State’s MLAs elect the three Rajya Sabha members, and all three sitting members belong to the BJP.
Key facts at a glance
- Lok Sabha seats: 5, each with 14 Assembly segments since the 2008 delimitation
- Reserved seat: Almora (SC) since 2008; earlier, Haridwar
- 2024 result: BJP won all five; all voted in phase 1 on 19 April 2024
- Largest 2024 margin: Ajay Bhatt, Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar (3,34,548)
- Rajya Sabha seats: 3, elected by the MLAs of the Vidhan Sabha
- Rajya Sabha change: Dinesh Arya (BJP) declared elected unopposed on 9 October 2026
- First woman MP of the region: Kamlendu Mati Shah, Tehri Garhwal, 1952
Uttarakhand Lok Sabha seats and 2024 MPs
The State sends five members to the Lok Sabha. The table therefore lists the official seat names, the 2024 winners and their margins.
| Seat | Member (BJP), 2024 | Winning margin |
|---|---|---|
| Tehri Garhwal | Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah | 2,72,493 |
| Garhwal | Anil Baluni | 1,63,503 |
| Almora (SC) | Ajay Tamta | 2,34,097 |
| Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar | Ajay Bhatt | 3,34,548 |
| Haridwar | Trivendra Singh Rawat | 1,64,056 |
Ajay Bhatt won by the largest margin in the State. By contrast, Anil Baluni had the smallest margin among the five winners. In addition, all five seats voted in the first phase on 19 April 2024.
Official names and segments
The official name is “Garhwal”, not “Pauri Garhwal”. Likewise, the Nainital seat is officially “Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar”. So, examiners often use wrong names as distractors.
After the 2008 delimitation, each of the Uttarakhand Lok Sabha seats covers 14 Assembly segments. Thus, 5 seats × 14 segments = 70, the full strength of the Vidhan Sabha. For the district-wise segments, see the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha seats list.
The same exercise also shifted the Ramnagar segment. Earlier, it was in the Nainital seat; however, it now falls in the Garhwal seat.
The reserved Lok Sabha seat
Almora has been the SC seat since 2008. Before that, however, Haridwar held this status. Besides, Articles 330 and 332 provide for reserved SC and ST seats.
Rajya Sabha seats and members
Uttarakhand also has three seats in the Rajya Sabha. The MLAs of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha elect these members. At present, all three seats are with the BJP.
| Member | Party | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Naresh Bansal | BJP | 26 Nov 2020 – 25 Nov 2026 |
| Kalpana Saini | BJP | 5 Jul 2022 – 4 Jul 2028 |
| Mahendra Bhatt | BJP | 3 Apr 2024 – 2 Apr 2030 |
Note on the Bansal seat: On 9 October 2026, Dinesh Arya (BJP) won this seat unopposed. He takes the seat that falls vacant on 25 November 2026. Thus, Bansal remains the sitting member until his term ends (as on 29 October 2026).
Rajya Sabha firsts
At formation, the new State got some sitting members by allotment. For example, Sushma Swaraj (2000–2006) was among them. Later, Harish Rawat (INC) became the first member elected by the Uttarakhand Assembly, in 2002.
Similarly, Manorama Dobriyal Sharma (INC) became the first woman elected by the Assembly, in 2014. Earlier, she had been the first Mayor of Dehradun. Then Kalpana Saini (BJP) followed in 2022 as the second woman.
Besides, Pradeep Tamta (INC) served in the Rajya Sabha from 2016 to 2022.
Lok Sabha history and firsts
The region’s parliamentary history goes back to the first general election of 1952. In fact, some names from that era still appear in UKPSC papers.
- Bhakt Darshan (INC): he represented Garhwal from 1952 to 1971, thus winning four terms in a row.
- Kamlendu Mati Shah: she belonged to the Tehri royal family. In 1952, she won Tehri Garhwal and so became the region’s first woman MP.
For more such records, see the firsts of Uttarakhand polity.
Union Cabinet ministers from the region
Several leaders from the region have also held senior Union portfolios. The table lists them with their main ministries.
| Leader | Union portfolio(s) |
|---|---|
| G. B. Pant | Home |
| Mahavir Tyagi | Revenue and Defence Expenditure |
| H. N. Bahuguna | Communications; Petroleum and Chemicals |
| N. D. Tiwari | External Affairs; Finance; Industry; Commerce |
| K. C. Pant | Energy; Defence; Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission |
| B. C. Khanduri | Road Transport and Highways |
| Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ | Education |
Notably, three of these leaders also served as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. They are N. D. Tiwari, B. C. Khanduri and Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. For their tenures, see the Uttarakhand CM list.
Who conducts parliamentary elections
The Election Commission of India conducts Lok Sabha polls in the State. It works through the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttarakhand. For example, V. Shanmugam held the post from May 2023. Later, B. V. R. C. Purushottam took over in 2024.
Exam corner: common traps
- Uttarakhand has 5 Lok Sabha seats and 3 Rajya Sabha seats; so, do not swap the two figures.
- Almora is the SC seat today; Haridwar held that status only before 2008.
- Chakrata is an Assembly seat, not a Lok Sabha seat; also, the official name is “Garhwal”, not “Pauri Garhwal”.
- Ramnagar segment is in the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, not Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar.
- Dinesh Arya has won, but Naresh Bansal’s term still runs until 25 November 2026.
What UKPSC has asked
- How many Lok Sabha members does Uttarakhand elect? 5 (UKPSC Upper PCS (Pre), 2021)
- How many Rajya Sabha seats does Uttarakhand have? 3 (UKPSC RO/ARO, Advocate General Office (Pre), 2025)
- Which parliament seat of Uttarakhand is reserved for Scheduled Castes? Almora (UKPSC Upper PCS (Pre), 2024)
- Ramnagar (printed as ‘Ramnager’) Assembly segment is part of which Lok Sabha seat? Garhwal (UKPSC RO/ARO (Pre), 2021)
- Who was the first elected Lok Sabha member from Garhwal? Bhakt Darshan (printed as ‘Bhakta Darshan’) (UKPSC RO/ARO (Pre), 2023)
- The first woman elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttarakhand is? Manorama Dobriyal Sharma (printed as ‘Manorama Sharma Dobriyal’) (UK PSC Draftsman Exam, 2023)
Revise in one page
Uttarakhand has 5 Lok Sabha and 3 Rajya Sabha seats. The Uttarakhand Lok Sabha seats are Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora (SC), Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar and Haridwar. Since 2008, each covers 14 Assembly segments. Almora is the SC seat since 2008; earlier, Haridwar was. Also, Ramnagar moved from Nainital to Garhwal. In 2024, BJP won all five; Ajay Bhatt had the largest margin (3,34,548). MLAs elect Rajya Sabha members: Naresh Bansal (till 25 Nov 2026), Kalpana Saini and Mahendra Bhatt. Dinesh Arya won unopposed on 9 Oct 2026 for Bansal’s seat. Harish Rawat was the first member elected by the Assembly (2002). Manorama Dobriyal Sharma was the first woman (2014). Finally, Bhakt Darshan held Garhwal 1952–1971, and Kamlendu Mati Shah was the first woman MP (1952).
In the news
- 131st Constitution Amendment Bill on an 850-seat Lok Sabha — the Bill to enlarge the House failed in the Lok Sabha in April 2026.
- Assembly elections 2026 in four States and Puducherry — useful for comparing election patterns with Uttarakhand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Uttarakhand has five Lok Sabha seats: Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora (SC), Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar and Haridwar. Each seat covers 14 Assembly segments.
Almora is the only Lok Sabha seat of Uttarakhand reserved for Scheduled Castes. It has been reserved since the 2008 delimitation; earlier, Haridwar was the reserved seat.
Uttarakhand has three Rajya Sabha seats, and the State’s MLAs elect these members. As on 29 October 2026, the members are Naresh Bansal, Kalpana Saini and Mahendra Bhatt, all of the BJP.
BJP won all five seats in 2024. The winners were Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah, Anil Baluni, Ajay Tamta, Ajay Bhatt and Trivendra Singh Rawat.
Manorama Dobriyal Sharma of the INC, elected in 2014, was the first woman elected to the Rajya Sabha by the Uttarakhand Assembly. Kalpana Saini of the BJP, elected in 2022, was the second.
Facts as on 29 October 2026. Sources: Lok Bhavan (Raj Bhavan) Uttarakhand, High Court of Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha, Election Commission of India, State departments, India Code and PIB.