Darbhanga North, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Darbhanga North (Bihar) was won by Shyam Nandan Prasad (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 8,261 votes over Kameshwar Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Darbhanga North, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Shyam Nandan Prasad | Indian National Congress | 64,314 | 38.3% | Kameshwar Singh (Independent) | 8,261 (4.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shyam Nandan Prasad | Indian National Congress | 64,314 | 38.3% |
| Kameshwar Singh | Independent | 56,053 | 33.4% |
| Surai Narayan Sinha | Samajwadi Party | 47,391 | 28.2% |
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 North 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 North in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Shyam Nandan Prasad (Indian National Congress) won Darbhanga North, Bihar, in 1951 with 64,314 votes (38.3%), a margin of 8,261 votes over Kameshwar Singh.
Which parties have won Darbhanga North since 1951?
Since 1951, Darbhanga North has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Darbhanga North?
The closest result on record for Darbhanga North was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 8,261 votes (4.9 percentage points).