Barh Lok Sabha constituency

Barh Lok Sabha constituency was a Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar from 1957 to 2008. This constituency was created in 1957 when Patna East Lok Sabha was renamed as Barh Lok Sabha.

Nitish Kumar was elected five times from Barh (बाढ़), from 1989 to 1999. He lost from Barh in 2004 but won that year from Nalanda. Tarkeshwari Sinha was another prominent politician to have represented this seat.

About
In 1957, the erstwhile Patna East Lok Sabha constituency was renamed as Barh Lok Sabha.

1952-1957
As Patna East Lok Sabha constituency:

1957-2008
As Barh Lok Sabha constituency:

1996 Election

 * Nitish Kumar (SAP) : 3,60,156 votes
 * Vijay Krishna (JD) : 2,95,302