Durg Bastar, Madhya Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Durg Bastar (Madhya Pradesh) was won by Bhagwati Charan Shukla (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 54,649 votes over Hanumanprasad Brahmachari. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Durg Bastar, Madhya Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bhagwati Charan Shukla | Indian National Congress | 102,666 | 47.8% | Hanumanprasad Brahmachari (RRP) | 54,649 (25.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhagwati Charan Shukla | Indian National Congress | 102,666 | 47.8% |
| Hanumanprasad Brahmachari | RRP | 48,017 | 22.3% |
| Radhe Shyam | KMPP | 44,498 | 20.7% |
| Sarju Prasad | Samajwadi Party | 19,743 | 9.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Durg Bastar has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Durg Bastar in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Bhagwati Charan Shukla (Indian National Congress) won Durg Bastar, Madhya Pradesh, in 1951 with 102,666 votes (47.8%), a margin of 54,649 votes over Hanumanprasad Brahmachari.
Which parties have won Durg Bastar since 1951?
Since 1951, Durg Bastar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Durg Bastar?
The closest result on record for Durg Bastar was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat RRP by just 54,649 votes (25.4 percentage points).