Bhagalpur Cum Purnea, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhagalpur Cum Purnea (Bihar) was won by Anup Lal Mehata (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 30,214 votes over Kirai Mushahar. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Bhagalpur Cum Purnea, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Anup Lal Mehata | Indian National Congress | 159,358 | 31.1% | Kirai Mushahar (Samajwadi Party) | 30,214 (5.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anup Lal Mehata | Indian National Congress | 159,358 | 31.1% |
| Kirai Mushahar | Samajwadi Party | 129,144 | 25.2% |
| Mahabir Das | Indian National Congress | 124,589 | 24.3% |
| Murlidhari Singh | Samajwadi Party | 99,674 | 19.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Bhagalpur Cum Purnea has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bhagalpur Cum Purnea in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Anup Lal Mehata (Indian National Congress) won Bhagalpur Cum Purnea, Bihar, in 1951 with 159,358 votes (31.1%), a margin of 30,214 votes over Kirai Mushahar.
Which parties have won Bhagalpur Cum Purnea since 1951?
Since 1951, Bhagalpur Cum Purnea has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhagalpur Cum Purnea?
The closest result on record for Bhagalpur Cum Purnea was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 30,214 votes (5.9 percentage points).