Singhbhum, Jharkhand — Lok Sabha Election Results
Singhbhum (Jharkhand) was won by Geeta Kora (Indian National Congress) at the 2019 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 72,155 votes over Laxman Giluwa. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Singhbhum, Jharkhand, from 2004 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2004–2019
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bagun Sumbrai | Indian National Congress | 221,343 | 42.6% | Laxman Gilua (Bharatiya Janata Party) | 59,196 (11.4 pts) |
| 2009 | Madhu Kora | Independent | 256,827 | 44.3% | Barkuwar Gagrai (Bharatiya Janata Party) | 89,673 (15.5 pts) |
| 2014 | Laxman Giluwa | Bharatiya Janata Party | 303,131 | 38.1% | Geeta Kora (JBSP) | 87,524 (11.0 pts) |
| 2019 | Geeta Kora | Indian National Congress | 431,815 | 50.5% | Laxman Giluwa (Bharatiya Janata Party) | 72,155 (8.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2004
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagun Sumbrai | Indian National Congress | 221,343 | 42.6% |
| Laxman Gilua | Bharatiya Janata Party | 162,147 | 31.2% |
| Sukhram Oraon | AJSU | 72,623 | 14.0% |
| Salkhan Murmu | JDP | 32,810 | 6.3% |
| Dimple Lamay | Independent | 13,526 | 2.6% |
| Harish Chandra Alda | Bahujan Samaj Party | 7,150 | 1.4% |
| Krishna Mardi | NPF | 6,181 | 1.2% |
| Vivekanand Mardi | NLP | 4,375 | 0.8% |
2009
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madhu Kora | Independent | 256,827 | 44.3% |
| Barkuwar Gagrai | Bharatiya Janata Party | 167,154 | 28.8% |
| Bagun Sumbrui | Indian National Congress | 95,604 | 16.5% |
| Hikim Soren | Independent | 23,414 | 4.0% |
| Mangal Singh Bobonga | JVM | 9,642 | 1.7% |
| Sukh Ram Jonko | JDP | 9,134 | 1.6% |
| Ashok Kumar Tiu | Independent | 7,490 | 1.3% |
| Hikim Chandra Tudu | Bahujan Samaj Party | 6,201 | 1.1% |
| Prem Singh Mundri | CPI (ML) Liberation | 4,460 | 0.8% |
2014
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laxman Giluwa | Bharatiya Janata Party | 303,131 | 38.1% |
| Geeta Kora | JBSP | 215,607 | 27.1% |
| Chitrasen Sinku | Indian National Congress | 111,796 | 14.1% |
| Dashrath Gagrai | JVM(P) | 35,681 | 4.5% |
| None Of The Above | Independent | 27,037 | 3.4% |
| Salkhan Murmu | JDP | 25,547 | 3.2% |
| John Miran Munda | AIFB | 16,952 | 2.1% |
| Snehlata Jojo | Independent | 12,877 | 1.6% |
| Rajendra Purty | Janata Party | 11,507 | 1.4% |
| Manohar Sinku | Bahujan Samaj Party | 9,303 | 1.2% |
| Rupsingh Hembrom | Independent | 8,895 | 1.1% |
| Naveen Murmu | RDP | 8,607 | 1.1% |
| Budhram Laguri | BMP | 8,346 | 1.0% |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geeta Kora | Indian National Congress | 431,815 | 50.5% |
| Laxman Giluwa | Bharatiya Janata Party | 359,660 | 42.1% |
| Pushpa Sinku | Independent | 15,224 | 1.8% |
| Pratap Singh Banara | API | 11,298 | 1.3% |
| Pardeshi Lal Munda | Bahujan Samaj Party | 9,491 | 1.1% |
| Anil Soren | Independent | 9,154 | 1.1% |
| Krishna Mardi | JMM(U) | 8,672 | 1.0% |
| Hari Orawn | KS | 5,647 | 0.7% |
| Chandra Mohan Hembrom | SUCI(C) | 4,098 | 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
Singhbhum has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 2004. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Independent, Bharatiya Janata Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Singhbhum in the 2019 Lok Sabha election?
Geeta Kora (Indian National Congress) won Singhbhum, Jharkhand, in 2019 with 431,815 votes (50.5%), a margin of 72,155 votes over Laxman Giluwa.
Which parties have won Singhbhum since 2004?
Since 2004, Singhbhum has been won by: Bharatiya Janata Party, Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Singhbhum?
The closest result on record for Singhbhum was 2019, when Indian National Congress beat Bharatiya Janata Party by just 72,155 votes (8.4 percentage points).