Bhagalpur South, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhagalpur South (Bihar) was won by Susama Sen (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 26,724 votes over Baijnath Prasad Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Bhagalpur South, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Susama Sen | Indian National Congress | 71,979 | 49.7% | Baijnath Prasad Singh (Samajwadi Party) | 26,724 (18.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susama Sen | Indian National Congress | 71,979 | 49.7% |
| Baijnath Prasad Singh | Samajwadi Party | 45,255 | 31.3% |
| Lochan Bhagat | Independent | 18,187 | 12.6% |
| Parduman Prasad Singh | KMPP | 9,265 | 6.4% |
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 South 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 South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Susama Sen (Indian National Congress) won Bhagalpur South, Bihar, in 1951 with 71,979 votes (49.7%), a margin of 26,724 votes over Baijnath Prasad Singh.
Which parties have won Bhagalpur South since 1951?
Since 1951, Bhagalpur South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhagalpur South?
The closest result on record for Bhagalpur South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 26,724 votes (18.5 percentage points).