Patiala, Patiala and East Punjab States Union — Lok Sabha Election Results
Patiala (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) was won by Ram Partap (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 22,604 votes over Karam Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Patiala, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Ram Partap | Indian National Congress | 103,552 | 47.2% | Karam Singh (Shiromani Akali Dal) | 22,604 (10.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Partap | Indian National Congress | 103,552 | 47.2% |
| Karam Singh | Shiromani Akali Dal | 80,948 | 36.9% |
| Amar Singh | Independent | 8,580 | 3.9% |
| Sardul Singh | Independent | 6,749 | 3.1% |
| Gopal Chand | KMPP | 6,136 | 2.8% |
| Chiranji Lal | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 6,004 | 2.7% |
| Hira Nand | Independent | 4,695 | 2.1% |
| Puran Chand | Independent | 2,898 | 1.3% |
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
Patiala 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 Patiala in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Ram Partap (Indian National Congress) won Patiala, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, in 1951 with 103,552 votes (47.2%), a margin of 22,604 votes over Karam Singh.
Which parties have won Patiala since 1951?
Since 1951, Patiala has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Patiala?
The closest result on record for Patiala was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Shiromani Akali Dal by just 22,604 votes (10.3 percentage points).