Patna Central, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Patna Central (Bihar) was won by Kailash Pati Sinha (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 46,401 votes over Chandrika Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Patna Central, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Kailash Pati Sinha | Indian National Congress | 66,982 | 50.9% | Chandrika Singh (Independent) | 46,401 (35.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailash Pati Sinha | Indian National Congress | 66,982 | 50.9% |
| Chandrika Singh | Independent | 20,581 | 15.7% |
| Bodh Narayan Prasad | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 19,225 | 14.6% |
| Nageshwar Prasad | Samajwadi Party | 17,851 | 13.6% |
| Chandra Maula Prasad | Independent | 6,867 | 5.2% |
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
Patna Central 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 Patna Central in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Kailash Pati Sinha (Indian National Congress) won Patna Central, Bihar, in 1951 with 66,982 votes (50.9%), a margin of 46,401 votes over Chandrika Singh.
Which parties have won Patna Central since 1951?
Since 1951, Patna Central has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Patna Central?
The closest result on record for Patna Central was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 46,401 votes (35.3 percentage points).