Hazaribhag East, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Hazaribhag East (Bihar) was won by Nageshwar Pd. Sinha (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 16,394 votes over Tara Kishore Prasad. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Hazaribhag East, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Nageshwar Pd. Sinha | Indian National Congress | 65,251 | 50.3% | Tara Kishore Prasad (CNSPJP) | 16,394 (12.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nageshwar Pd. Sinha | Indian National Congress | 65,251 | 50.3% |
| Tara Kishore Prasad | CNSPJP | 48,857 | 37.7% |
| Mithilesh Kumar Singh | Samajwadi Party | 15,509 | 12.0% |
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
Hazaribhag 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 Hazaribhag East in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Nageshwar Pd. Sinha (Indian National Congress) won Hazaribhag East, Bihar, in 1951 with 65,251 votes (50.3%), a margin of 16,394 votes over Tara Kishore Prasad.
Which parties have won Hazaribhag East since 1951?
Since 1951, Hazaribhag East has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Hazaribhag East?
The closest result on record for Hazaribhag East was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat CNSPJP by just 16,394 votes (12.7 percentage points).