Shahabad, Bihar — Lok Sabha Election Results
Shahabad (Bihar) was won by Bali Ram Bhagat (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 71,443 votes over Tapeshwar Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Shahabad, Bihar, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Baliram Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 99,199 | 56.6% | Dip Narain Singh (Praja Socialist Party) | 37,802 (21.6 pts) |
| 1962 | Bali Ram Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 133,373 | 61.3% | Dipnarain Singh (Swatantra Party) | 84,327 (38.8 pts) |
| 1967 | B. Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 129,407 | 43.4% | S. N. Singh (Samyukta Socialist Party) | 7,227 (2.4 pts) |
| 1971 | Bali Ram Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 193,396 | 54.3% | Tapeshwar Singh (Congress (O)) | 71,443 (20.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baliram Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 99,199 | 56.6% |
| Dip Narain Singh | Praja Socialist Party | 61,397 | 35.0% |
| Mithtilesh Kumar Singh | CNSPJP | 14,581 | 8.3% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Ram Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 133,373 | 61.3% |
| Dipnarain Singh | Swatantra Party | 49,046 | 22.5% |
| Ram Kailash Pandey | Praja Socialist Party | 35,209 | 16.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 129,407 | 43.4% |
| S. N. Singh | Samyukta Socialist Party | 122,180 | 41.0% |
| S. P. Singh | Praja Socialist Party | 16,688 | 5.6% |
| R. Yadav | Independent | 13,469 | 4.5% |
| B. Pande | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 9,026 | 3.0% |
| L. M. Upadhaya | Swatantra Party | 7,069 | 2.4% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Ram Bhagat | Indian National Congress | 193,396 | 54.3% |
| Tapeshwar Singh | Congress (O) | 121,953 | 34.3% |
| Bacha Prasad Singh | Samyukta Socialist Party | 23,473 | 6.6% |
| Rameshwar Mehata | Independent | 8,761 | 2.5% |
| Rameshwar Prasad Singh | Independent | 4,423 | 1.2% |
| Kapildeo Mahato | Independent | 2,175 | 0.6% |
| Janardan Singh | Independent | 1,807 | 0.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Shahabad has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Shahabad in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Bali Ram Bhagat (Indian National Congress) won Shahabad, Bihar, in 1971 with 193,396 votes (54.3%), a margin of 71,443 votes over Tapeshwar Singh.
Which parties have won Shahabad since 1957?
Since 1957, Shahabad has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Shahabad?
The closest result on record for Shahabad was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Samyukta Socialist Party by just 7,227 votes (2.4 percentage points).