Kesaria, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kesaria (Bihar) was won by Kamla Mishra Madhukar (Communist Party of India) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 50,287 votes over Basudeo Narain Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kesaria, Bihar, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Dwarkanath Tiwari | Indian National Congress | 69,692 | 52.9% | Mahanth Gir (Communist Party of India) | 26,493 (20.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Bhishma Prasad Yadava | Indian National Congress | 88,307 | 53.4% | Raghunandan Pd. Narain Sinha (Swatantra Party) | 49,538 (30.0 pts) |
| 1967 | K. M. Madhukar | Communist Party of India | 120,795 | 50.8% | B. P. Yadav (Indian National Congress) | 3,661 (1.5 pts) |
| 1971 | Kamla Mishra Madhukar | Communist Party of India | 127,338 | 52.3% | Basudeo Narain Singh (Congress (O)) | 50,287 (20.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarkanath Tiwari | Indian National Congress | 69,692 | 52.9% |
| Mahanth Gir | Communist Party of India | 43,199 | 32.8% |
| Rameshwar Prasad Verma | Praja Socialist Party | 18,825 | 14.3% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhishma Prasad Yadava | Indian National Congress | 88,307 | 53.4% |
| Raghunandan Pd. Narain Sinha | Swatantra Party | 38,769 | 23.4% |
| Tahir Ali Mian | Communist Party of India | 38,294 | 23.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. M. Madhukar | Communist Party of India | 120,795 | 50.8% |
| B. P. Yadav | Indian National Congress | 117,134 | 49.2% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamla Mishra Madhukar | Communist Party of India | 127,338 | 52.3% |
| Basudeo Narain Singh | Congress (O) | 77,051 | 31.6% |
| Mahanth Sukdeo Giri | SHD | 39,277 | 16.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kesaria has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kesaria in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Kamla Mishra Madhukar (Communist Party of India) won Kesaria, Bihar, in 1971 with 127,338 votes (52.3%), a margin of 50,287 votes over Basudeo Narain Singh.
Which parties have won Kesaria since 1957?
Since 1957, Kesaria has been won by: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kesaria?
The closest result on record for Kesaria was 1967, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 3,661 votes (1.5 percentage points).