Darrang, Assam — Lok Sabha Election Results
Darrang (Assam) was won by Bijoy Chandra Bhagabati (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 95,796 votes over Prasanta Barua. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Darrang, Assam, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Kamakhya Prasad Tripathi | Indian National Congress | 81,775 | 50.4% | H. C. Barua (Samajwadi Party) | 34,477 (21.3 pts) |
| 1957 | Bhagavati, Bijoy Chandra | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% | None (None) | None (None pts) |
| 1962 | Bijoy Chandra Bhagabati | Indian National Congress | 137,990 | 68.1% | Prasanta Barua (Praja Socialist Party) | 95,796 (47.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamakhya Prasad Tripathi | Indian National Congress | 81,775 | 50.4% |
| H. C. Barua | Samajwadi Party | 47,298 | 29.2% |
| Hem Chandra Das | Independent | 33,047 | 20.4% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagavati, Bijoy Chandra | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bijoy Chandra Bhagabati | Indian National Congress | 137,990 | 68.1% |
| Prasanta Barua | Praja Socialist Party | 42,194 | 20.8% |
| Chunila Baraik | Independent | 22,364 | 11.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Darrang has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Darrang in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Bijoy Chandra Bhagabati (Indian National Congress) won Darrang, Assam, in 1962 with 137,990 votes (68.1%), a margin of 95,796 votes over Prasanta Barua.
Which parties have won Darrang since 1951?
Since 1951, Darrang has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Darrang?
The closest result on record for Darrang was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 34,477 votes (21.3 percentage points).