Cachar, Assam — Lok Sabha Election Results
Cachar (Assam) was won by Jyotsna Chanda (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 63,004 votes over A. F. Golam Osmani. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Cachar, Assam, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Tewari Dwarika Nath | Indian National Congress | 219,704 | 55.9% | Dev Dhirendra Mohan (Independent) | 46,029 (11.7 pts) |
| 1962 | Jyotsna Chanda | Indian National Congress | 72,086 | 36.8% | Sena (Independent) | 16,440 (8.4 pts) |
| 1967 | J. Chanda | Indian National Congress | 89,713 | 45.7% | A. F. G. Osmani (Independent) | 46,510 (23.7 pts) |
| 1971 | Jyotsna Chanda | Indian National Congress | 100,798 | 50.5% | A. F. Golam Osmani (Independent) | 63,004 (31.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewari Dwarika Nath | Indian National Congress | 219,704 | 55.9% |
| Dev Dhirendra Mohan | Independent | 173,675 | 44.1% |
| Laskar, Nibaran Chandra | Indian National Congress | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyotsna Chanda | Indian National Congress | 72,086 | 36.8% |
| Sena | Independent | 55,646 | 28.4% |
| Dhirendra Mohon Deb | Independent | 52,700 | 26.9% |
| Desha Ranjan Nath | Praja Socialist Party | 15,668 | 8.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Chanda | Indian National Congress | 89,713 | 45.7% |
| A. F. G. Osmani | Independent | 43,203 | 22.0% |
| J. N. Chowdhury | Independent | 37,928 | 19.3% |
| C. L. Chamaria | Independent | 25,308 | 12.9% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jyotsna Chanda | Indian National Congress | 100,798 | 50.5% |
| A. F. Golam Osmani | Independent | 37,794 | 19.0% |
| H. K. Bawichhuaka | Independent | 24,665 | 12.4% |
| Zairema | Independent | 13,972 | 7.0% |
| Nanda Kishor Sinha | Congress (O) | 9,350 | 4.7% |
| J. F. Manliana | Independent | 5,300 | 2.7% |
| Thangridema | Praja Socialist Party | 3,940 | 2.0% |
| Sapchhunga | Independent | 3,619 | 1.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Cachar has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cachar in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Jyotsna Chanda (Indian National Congress) won Cachar, Assam, in 1971 with 100,798 votes (50.5%), a margin of 63,004 votes over A. F. Golam Osmani.
Which parties have won Cachar since 1957?
Since 1957, Cachar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Cachar?
The closest result on record for Cachar was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 16,440 votes (8.4 percentage points).