Kaithal, Haryana — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kaithal (Haryana) was won by Gulzari Lal Nanda (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 25,538 votes over Inder Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kaithal, Haryana, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | G.L. Nanda | Indian National Congress | 180,770 | 50.5% | I. Singh (Swatantra Party) | 27,010 (7.5 pts) |
| 1971 | Gulzari Lal Nanda | Indian National Congress | 155,000 | 45.2% | Inder Singh (Congress (O)) | 25,538 (7.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.L. Nanda | Indian National Congress | 180,770 | 50.5% |
| I. Singh | Swatantra Party | 153,760 | 43.0% |
| T. Nath | Independent | 17,345 | 4.8% |
| T. Singh | Independent | 5,816 | 1.6% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulzari Lal Nanda | Indian National Congress | 155,000 | 45.2% |
| Inder Singh | Congress (O) | 129,462 | 37.8% |
| Nanu Mal | Independent | 18,952 | 5.5% |
| Bishan Singh | Independent | 13,077 | 3.8% |
| Jagjit Singh Rohloo | BKD | 10,995 | 3.2% |
| Krishn Kumar | All India Forward Bloc | 6,604 | 1.9% |
| Surta | CPI (Marxist) | 3,817 | 1.1% |
| Madan Gopal Mittal | Praja Socialist Party | 3,300 | 1.0% |
| Sukhwant Singh | Independent | 1,491 | 0.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kaithal 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 Kaithal in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Gulzari Lal Nanda (Indian National Congress) won Kaithal, Haryana, in 1971 with 155,000 votes (45.2%), a margin of 25,538 votes over Inder Singh.
Which parties have won Kaithal since 1967?
Since 1967, Kaithal has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kaithal?
The closest result on record for Kaithal was 1971, when Indian National Congress beat Congress (O) by just 25,538 votes (7.4 percentage points).