Goalpara, Assam — Lok Sabha Election Results
Goalpara (Assam) was won by Dharani Dhor Basumotari (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 30,434 votes over Bishnu Prasad Rabha. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Goalpara, Assam, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Debi, Rani Manjula | Indian National Congress | 183,974 | 26.4% | Basumauari, Dharanidhar (Indian National Congress) | 200 (0.0 pts) |
| 1962 | Dharani Dhor Basumotari | Indian National Congress | 94,209 | 43.2% | Bishnu Prasad Rabha (Communist Party of India) | 30,434 (13.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debi, Rani Manjula | Indian National Congress | 183,974 | 26.4% |
| Basumauari, Dharanidhar | Indian National Congress | 183,774 | 26.4% |
| Datta, Bhabananda | Communist Party of India | 103,151 | 14.8% |
| Rabha Bishnu Prasad | Communist Party of India | 98,180 | 14.1% |
| Chaudhury, Girish Chandra | Praja Socialist Party | 65,580 | 9.4% |
| Hajoari Mahat Chandra | Praja Socialist Party | 61,382 | 8.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharani Dhor Basumotari | Indian National Congress | 94,209 | 43.2% |
| Bishnu Prasad Rabha | Communist Party of India | 63,775 | 29.2% |
| Satish Chandra Basumotari | Praja Socialist Party | 60,296 | 27.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Goalpara has been contested at 2 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 Goalpara in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Dharani Dhor Basumotari (Indian National Congress) won Goalpara, Assam, in 1962 with 94,209 votes (43.2%), a margin of 30,434 votes over Bishnu Prasad Rabha.
Which parties have won Goalpara since 1957?
Since 1957, Goalpara has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Goalpara?
The closest result on record for Goalpara was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 200 votes (0.0 percentage points).