Angul, Odisha — Lok Sabha Election Results
Angul (Odisha) was won by Pratap Gangadebbad Kumar (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 15,296 votes over Dhirenranath Deblal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Angul, Odisha, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Badkumar Pratap Ganga Deb | Ganatantra Parishad | 68,326 | 46.3% | Madan Mohan Pradhan (Indian National Congress) | 13,118 (8.9 pts) |
| 1962 | Harekrushna Mahtab | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% | None (None) | None (None pts) |
| 1967 | D. Deblal | Swatantra Party | 79,961 | 48.4% | P.G.D.B. Kumar (Indian National Congress) | 31,521 (19.1 pts) |
| 1971 | Pratap Gangadebbad Kumar | Indian National Congress | 55,615 | 33.5% | Dhirenranath Deblal (Swatantra Party) | 15,296 (9.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badkumar Pratap Ganga Deb | Ganatantra Parishad | 68,326 | 46.3% |
| Madan Mohan Pradhan | Indian National Congress | 55,208 | 37.4% |
| Srinibas Misra | Communist Party of India | 24,133 | 16.3% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harekrushna Mahtab | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Deblal | Swatantra Party | 79,961 | 48.4% |
| P.G.D.B. Kumar | Indian National Congress | 48,440 | 29.3% |
| P. Pradhan | Independent | 36,895 | 22.3% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratap Gangadebbad Kumar | Indian National Congress | 55,615 | 33.5% |
| Dhirenranath Deblal | Swatantra Party | 40,319 | 24.3% |
| Satyanarayan Deo | UTC | 32,913 | 19.8% |
| Nityananda Mahapatra | JAC | 26,438 | 15.9% |
| Kapileswar Pradhan | Independent | 10,700 | 6.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Angul has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Ganatantra Parishad, Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Angul in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Pratap Gangadebbad Kumar (Indian National Congress) won Angul, Odisha, in 1971 with 55,615 votes (33.5%), a margin of 15,296 votes over Dhirenranath Deblal.
Which parties have won Angul since 1957?
Since 1957, Angul has been won by: Ganatantra Parishad, Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Angul?
The closest result on record for Angul was 1957, when Ganatantra Parishad beat Indian National Congress by just 13,118 votes (8.9 percentage points).