Purnea Central, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Purnea Central (Bihar) was won by Phani Gopal Sen Gupta (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 53,359 votes over Durga Prasad. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Purnea Central, Bihar, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Phani Gopal Sen Gupta | Indian National Congress | 78,720 | 56.9% | Durga Prasad (Independent) | 53,359 (38.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phani Gopal Sen Gupta | Indian National Congress | 78,720 | 56.9% |
| Durga Prasad | Independent | 25,361 | 18.3% |
| Arunchandra Sinha | Samajwadi Party | 23,384 | 16.9% |
| Bishwanath Mukherjee | Independent | 10,947 | 7.9% |
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
Purnea 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 Purnea Central in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Phani Gopal Sen Gupta (Indian National Congress) won Purnea Central, Bihar, in 1951 with 78,720 votes (56.9%), a margin of 53,359 votes over Durga Prasad.
Which parties have won Purnea Central since 1951?
Since 1951, Purnea Central has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Purnea Central?
The closest result on record for Purnea Central was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 53,359 votes (38.6 percentage points).