Sangli

Sangli (सांगली : Marathi) (City)  pronunciation  is a city and the district headquarters of Sangli District in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It is known as the Turmeric City of Maharashtra due to its production and trade of the spice. Sangli is situated on the banks of river Krishna and houses many sugar factories. The Ganesha Temple of Sangli is a historical landmark of the city and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Geography

Sangli district is situated in between the Warna and Krishna rivers. The valley of the River Krishna and its tributaries offer many irrigation and agricultural advantages which drives the economy of the district and the city. Other small rivers, such as the Warana and the Panchganga, flow into the River Krishna.

History

Sangli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Sangli is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India.

Overview

Sangli constituency is one of the eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in the Sangli district.

Sangli is part of the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency along with five other Vidhan Sabha segments in this district, namely Miraj, Khanapur, Palus-Kadegaon, Tasgao-Kavathemahakal and Jat.

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Sangli (Lok Sabha constituency)

Sangli Lok Sabha constituency (Marathi: सांगली लोकसभा मतदारसंघ) is one of the 48 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Maharashtra state in western India.

Assembly segments

Presently, Sangli Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These segments (along with their constituency number and reservation status) are:

Members of Parliament

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  INC     BJP  

Election results

General elections 2009

General elections 2014

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