Ranchi East, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ranchi East (Bihar) was won by Prashanta Kumar Ghosh (Swatantra Party) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 5,023 votes over Ibrahim Ansari. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Ranchi East, Bihar, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | M.R.Masani | Jharkhand Party | 39,025 | 34.6% | Md. Ibrahim Ansari (Indian National Congress) | 2,240 (2.0 pts) |
| 1962 | Prashanta Kumar Ghosh | Swatantra Party | 43,256 | 32.3% | Ibrahim Ansari (Indian National Congress) | 5,023 (3.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.R.Masani | Jharkhand Party | 39,025 | 34.6% |
| Md. Ibrahim Ansari | Indian National Congress | 36,785 | 32.6% |
| Rabindra Nath Choudhary | Independent | 13,605 | 12.1% |
| Rameshwar Mahto | Independent | 12,332 | 10.9% |
| J.C.Haward | Independent | 4,311 | 3.8% |
| John David Maxwell Hamilton Bazraj | Independent | 3,453 | 3.1% |
| Munzini David | Independent | 3,353 | 3.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prashanta Kumar Ghosh | Swatantra Party | 43,256 | 32.3% |
| Ibrahim Ansari | Indian National Congress | 38,233 | 28.5% |
| Arjun Agarwala | Janata Party | 29,482 | 22.0% |
| Gopal Mahato | Independent | 10,234 | 7.6% |
| Anang Mohan Mukherji | Independent | 7,118 | 5.3% |
| Chamu Singh Munda | Independent | 1,981 | 1.5% |
| Shoshie Rai Singh | Independent | 1,865 | 1.4% |
| M. H. Bazray Munda | Independent | 1,790 | 1.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Ranchi East has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Jharkhand Party, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ranchi East in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Prashanta Kumar Ghosh (Swatantra Party) won Ranchi East, Bihar, in 1962 with 43,256 votes (32.3%), a margin of 5,023 votes over Ibrahim Ansari.
Which parties have won Ranchi East since 1957?
Since 1957, Ranchi East has been won by: Jharkhand Party, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Ranchi East?
The closest result on record for Ranchi East was 1957, when Jharkhand Party beat Indian National Congress by just 2,240 votes (2.0 percentage points).