Patna East, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Patna East (Bihar) was won by Tarkeshwari Devi (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 32,850 votes over B. P. Jawahar. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Patna East, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Tarkeshwari Devi | Indian National Congress | 62,238 | 46.9% | B. P. Jawahar (Samajwadi Party) | 32,850 (24.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkeshwari Devi | Indian National Congress | 62,238 | 46.9% |
| B. P. Jawahar | Samajwadi Party | 29,388 | 22.1% |
| Sheelbhadrayajee Alias Laddu Sharma | FBL(MG) | 27,073 | 20.4% |
| Jadunandan Prasad | Independent | 14,017 | 10.6% |
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 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 Patna East in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Tarkeshwari Devi (Indian National Congress) won Patna East, Bihar, in 1951 with 62,238 votes (46.9%), a margin of 32,850 votes over B. P. Jawahar.
Which parties have won Patna East since 1951?
Since 1951, Patna East has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Patna East?
The closest result on record for Patna East was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 32,850 votes (24.8 percentage points).