Chamba, Himachal Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) was won by V. Chand (Indian National Congress) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 4,861 votes over B. Parkash. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Padam Dev | Indian National Congress | 20,889 | 38.6% | Tulsi Dass Kila Chand (Independent) | 3,775 (7.0 pts) |
| 1962 | Chattar Singh | Indian National Congress | 32,324 | 63.5% | M. R. Masani (Swatantra Party) | 21,875 (43.0 pts) |
| 1967 | V. Chand | Indian National Congress | 39,363 | 33.0% | B. Parkash (Swatantra Party) | 4,861 (4.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padam Dev | Indian National Congress | 20,889 | 38.6% |
| Tulsi Dass Kila Chand | Independent | 17,114 | 31.6% |
| Kashmir Singh | Communist Party of India | 9,912 | 18.3% |
| Gurditta Mall | Independent | 4,880 | 9.0% |
| A.R. Sewal | Independent | 1,362 | 2.5% |
| Mangat Ram | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 0 | 0.0% |
| Anand Chand | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattar Singh | Indian National Congress | 32,324 | 63.5% |
| M. R. Masani | Swatantra Party | 10,449 | 20.5% |
| Mangat Ram | Jharkhand Party | 8,154 | 16.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Chand | Indian National Congress | 39,363 | 33.0% |
| B. Parkash | Swatantra Party | 34,502 | 28.9% |
| B. Singh | Independent | 14,548 | 12.2% |
| G. Singh | Independent | 13,474 | 11.3% |
| M. Bhai | Independent | 13,209 | 11.1% |
| T. Raj | CPI (Marxist) | 4,355 | 3.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chamba has been contested at 3 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 Chamba in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
V. Chand (Indian National Congress) won Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, in 1967 with 39,363 votes (33.0%), a margin of 4,861 votes over B. Parkash.
Which parties have won Chamba since 1957?
Since 1957, Chamba has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chamba?
The closest result on record for Chamba was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 4,861 votes (4.1 percentage points).