Muzafarpur East, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Muzafarpur East (Bihar) was won by Awadeshwar Pd. Sinha (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 23,245 votes over Ram Janam Ojha. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Muzafarpur East, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Awadeshwar Pd. Sinha | Indian National Congress | 67,220 | 48.1% | Ram Janam Ojha (Samajwadi Party) | 23,245 (16.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awadeshwar Pd. Sinha | Indian National Congress | 67,220 | 48.1% |
| Ram Janam Ojha | Samajwadi Party | 43,975 | 31.5% |
| Parmanand Kejriwal | KMPP | 11,520 | 8.3% |
| Shri Krishna Pd. Chowdhry | Independent | 10,641 | 7.6% |
| Ram Sunder Trivedi | Independent | 6,276 | 4.5% |
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
Muzafarpur 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 Muzafarpur East in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Awadeshwar Pd. Sinha (Indian National Congress) won Muzafarpur East, Bihar, in 1951 with 67,220 votes (48.1%), a margin of 23,245 votes over Ram Janam Ojha.
Which parties have won Muzafarpur East since 1951?
Since 1951, Muzafarpur East has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Muzafarpur East?
The closest result on record for Muzafarpur East was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 23,245 votes (16.7 percentage points).