Jhajjar, Haryana — Lok Sabha Election Results
Jhajjar (Haryana) was won by Sher Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 46,615 votes over Rizaq Ram. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Jhajjar, Haryana, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | S. Singh | Indian National Congress | 209,492 | 58.8% | M. Parshad (Independent) | 142,091 (39.9 pts) |
| 1971 | Sher Singh | Indian National Congress | 189,860 | 52.4% | Rizaq Ram (Congress (O)) | 46,615 (12.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Singh | Indian National Congress | 209,492 | 58.8% |
| M. Parshad | Independent | 67,401 | 18.9% |
| R. Pat | Communist Party of India | 27,467 | 7.7% |
| L. Narain | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 17,206 | 4.8% |
| D. Singh | Independent | 11,806 | 3.3% |
| M. Chand | Samyukta Socialist Party | 9,038 | 2.5% |
| M. Ram | CPI (Marxist) | 8,899 | 2.5% |
| B. Singh | Independent | 4,978 | 1.4% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sher Singh | Indian National Congress | 189,860 | 52.4% |
| Rizaq Ram | Congress (O) | 143,245 | 39.5% |
| Jai Ram | SUC | 15,985 | 4.4% |
| Ram Saroop | RPK | 13,564 | 3.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Jhajjar has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Jhajjar in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Sher Singh (Indian National Congress) won Jhajjar, Haryana, in 1971 with 189,860 votes (52.4%), a margin of 46,615 votes over Rizaq Ram.
Which parties have won Jhajjar since 1967?
Since 1967, Jhajjar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Jhajjar?
The closest result on record for Jhajjar was 1971, when Indian National Congress beat Congress (O) by just 46,615 votes (12.8 percentage points).