Darbhanga East, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Darbhanga East (Bihar) was won by Aniruydh Sinha (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 22,178 votes over Lakshman Jha. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Darbhanga East, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Aniruydh Sinha | Indian National Congress | 69,944 | 52.7% | Lakshman Jha (Samajwadi Party) | 22,178 (16.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aniruydh Sinha | Indian National Congress | 69,944 | 52.7% |
| Lakshman Jha | Samajwadi Party | 47,766 | 36.0% |
| Harish Chandra Mishra | Independent | 15,012 | 11.3% |
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
Darbhanga East 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 Darbhanga East in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Aniruydh Sinha (Indian National Congress) won Darbhanga East, Bihar, in 1951 with 69,944 votes (52.7%), a margin of 22,178 votes over Lakshman Jha.
Which parties have won Darbhanga East since 1951?
Since 1951, Darbhanga East has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Darbhanga East?
The closest result on record for Darbhanga East was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 22,178 votes (16.7 percentage points).