Sangrur, Patiala and East Punjab States Union — Lok Sabha Election Results
Sangrur (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) was won by Ranjit Singh (Independent) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 13,818 votes over Bhagwan Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Sangrur, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Ranjit Singh | Independent | 70,569 | 33.3% | Bhagwan Singh (Indian National Congress) | 13,818 (6.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranjit Singh | Independent | 70,569 | 33.3% |
| Bhagwan Singh | Indian National Congress | 56,751 | 26.8% |
| Bakshi Ram | RCPI | 41,030 | 19.4% |
| Kripal Singh | Independent | 20,814 | 9.8% |
| Baldev Singh | Independent | 10,411 | 4.9% |
| Gouri Shankar | Independent | 8,002 | 3.8% |
| Bhagirath Lal | Independent | 4,141 | 2.0% |
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
Sangrur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sangrur in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Ranjit Singh (Independent) won Sangrur, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, in 1951 with 70,569 votes (33.3%), a margin of 13,818 votes over Bhagwan Singh.
Which parties have won Sangrur since 1951?
Since 1951, Sangrur has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Sangrur?
The closest result on record for Sangrur was 1951, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 13,818 votes (6.5 percentage points).