Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 48 Lok Sabha

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 (parliamentary) constituencies of Maharashtra

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 state in western India

India

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. This constituency came into existence on February 19, 2008 as a part of the implementation of the Presidential

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 notification based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India

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 constituted on July 12, 2002.

Assembly segments

Presently, Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These segments are:

1. Bhiwandi Rural
2. Shahapur
3. Bhiwandi West
4. Bhiwandi East
5. Kalyan West
6. Murbad

Members of Parliament

• 2009: Suresh Taware
  Suresh Kashinath Taware
  Suresh Kashinath Taware is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Bhiwandi constituency of Maharashtra and is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.-External links:...
  
  , Indian National Congress
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General elections 2009