Sibsagar, Assam — Lok Sabha Election Results
Sibsagar (Assam) was won by Prafulla Chandra Baruah (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 54,464 votes over Bhadrakrishna Goswami. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Sibsagar, Assam, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Borua, Profulla Chandra | Indian National Congress | 92,374 | 56.1% | Goswami Kedarnath (Independent) | 59,741 (36.3 pts) |
| 1962 | Prafulla Chandra Baruah | Indian National Congress | 101,746 | 48.8% | Bhadrakrishna Goswami (Communist Party of India) | 54,464 (26.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borua, Profulla Chandra | Indian National Congress | 92,374 | 56.1% |
| Goswami Kedarnath | Independent | 32,633 | 19.8% |
| Gagoi, Korunakanta | Praja Socialist Party | 29,202 | 17.7% |
| Borpatro Mohendra | Independent | 10,392 | 6.3% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prafulla Chandra Baruah | Indian National Congress | 101,746 | 48.8% |
| Bhadrakrishna Goswami | Communist Party of India | 47,282 | 22.7% |
| Rajani Phukah | RCP | 33,488 | 16.1% |
| Taruddin Ahmed | Praja Socialist Party | 25,801 | 12.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Sibsagar 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 Sibsagar in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Prafulla Chandra Baruah (Indian National Congress) won Sibsagar, Assam, in 1962 with 101,746 votes (48.8%), a margin of 54,464 votes over Bhadrakrishna Goswami.
Which parties have won Sibsagar since 1957?
Since 1957, Sibsagar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Sibsagar?
The closest result on record for Sibsagar was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Communist Party of India by just 54,464 votes (26.1 percentage points).