Gaya East, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gaya East (Bihar) was won by Brajeshwar Prasad (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 21,455 votes over Ramdhari Das. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Gaya East, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Brajeshwar Prasad | Indian National Congress | 124,524 | 29.9% | Ramdhari Das (Indian National Congress) | 21,455 (5.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brajeshwar Prasad | Indian National Congress | 124,524 | 29.9% |
| Ramdhari Das | Indian National Congress | 103,069 | 24.8% |
| Raksha Ram | Samajwadi Party | 55,359 | 13.3% |
| Gopal Krishna Mahajan | Samajwadi Party | 51,189 | 12.3% |
| Shyama Birthuar | KMPP | 44,324 | 10.7% |
| Shiva Prasad Sinha | UKS | 37,351 | 9.0% |
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
Gaya 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 Gaya East in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Brajeshwar Prasad (Indian National Congress) won Gaya East, Bihar, in 1951 with 124,524 votes (29.9%), a margin of 21,455 votes over Ramdhari Das.
Which parties have won Gaya East since 1951?
Since 1951, Gaya East has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gaya East?
The closest result on record for Gaya East was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 21,455 votes (5.2 percentage points).