Baloda Bazar, Madhya Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Baloda Bazar (Madhya Pradesh) was won by Minimata (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 33,006 votes over Itwari. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Baloda Bazar, Madhya Pradesh, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Minimata | Indian National Congress | 138,872 | 26.2% | Shukla Vidyacharan (Indian National Congress) | 22,117 (4.2 pts) |
| 1962 | Minimata | Indian National Congress | 68,063 | 52.9% | Itwari (Praja Socialist Party) | 33,006 (25.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimata | Indian National Congress | 138,872 | 26.2% |
| Shukla Vidyacharan | Indian National Congress | 116,755 | 22.0% |
| Shukla Bipin Bihari | Praja Socialist Party | 103,867 | 19.6% |
| Bhonglu | Praja Socialist Party | 98,520 | 18.6% |
| Barnoo | SCF | 45,272 | 8.5% |
| Indra | SCF | 27,099 | 5.1% |
| Namdas | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimata | Indian National Congress | 68,063 | 52.9% |
| Itwari | Praja Socialist Party | 35,057 | 27.2% |
| Jodhrai | REP | 16,337 | 12.7% |
| Hariram | Jharkhand Party | 9,307 | 7.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Baloda Bazar has been contested at 2 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 Baloda Bazar in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Minimata (Indian National Congress) won Baloda Bazar, Madhya Pradesh, in 1962 with 68,063 votes (52.9%), a margin of 33,006 votes over Itwari.
Which parties have won Baloda Bazar since 1957?
Since 1957, Baloda Bazar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Baloda Bazar?
The closest result on record for Baloda Bazar was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 22,117 votes (4.2 percentage points).