Mahasu, Himachal Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mahasu (Himachal Pradesh) was won by V. Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 59,510 votes over N. Kishore. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mahasu, Himachal Pradesh, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Yeshwant Singh | Indian National Congress | 47,800 | 21.9% | Nek Ram (Indian National Congress) | 2,428 (1.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Virbhadra Singh | Indian National Congress | 49,011 | 76.9% | Jai Bihari Lal (Independent) | 34,254 (53.7 pts) |
| 1967 | V. Singh | Indian National Congress | 83,782 | 64.8% | N. Kishore (Independent) | 59,510 (46.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshwant Singh | Indian National Congress | 47,800 | 21.9% |
| Nek Ram | Indian National Congress | 45,372 | 20.8% |
| Hira Singh Pal | Praja Socialist Party | 42,838 | 19.7% |
| Anokhi Ram | SCF | 31,079 | 14.3% |
| Satya Dev | Independent | 17,182 | 7.9% |
| Saran Dass | Independent | 16,483 | 7.6% |
| Devi Ram | Independent | 10,233 | 4.7% |
| A. R. Sewal | Independent | 6,857 | 3.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virbhadra Singh | Indian National Congress | 49,011 | 76.9% |
| Jai Bihari Lal | Independent | 14,757 | 23.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Singh | Indian National Congress | 83,782 | 64.8% |
| N. Kishore | Independent | 24,272 | 18.8% |
| S. Lal | Independent | 10,498 | 8.1% |
| M. Parshad | Praja Socialist Party | 5,360 | 4.1% |
| A. R. Sewal | Independent | 5,340 | 4.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Mahasu 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 Mahasu in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
V. Singh (Indian National Congress) won Mahasu, Himachal Pradesh, in 1967 with 83,782 votes (64.8%), a margin of 59,510 votes over N. Kishore.
Which parties have won Mahasu since 1957?
Since 1957, Mahasu has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mahasu?
The closest result on record for Mahasu was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 2,428 votes (1.1 percentage points).