Ambala Shimla, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ambala Shimla (Punjab) was won by Tek Chand (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 44,383 votes over Sohan Lal. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Ambala Shimla, Punjab, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Tek Chand | Indian National Congress | 98,249 | 49.1% | Sohan Lal (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 44,383 (22.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tek Chand | Indian National Congress | 98,249 | 49.1% |
| Sohan Lal | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 53,866 | 26.9% |
| Krishan | Samajwadi Party | 19,340 | 9.7% |
| Dalip Singh | Independent | 13,466 | 6.7% |
| Gurbaksh Singh | Independent | 7,259 | 3.6% |
| Bachan Singh | Independent | 4,983 | 2.5% |
| R. L. Kohli | Independent | 2,865 | 1.4% |
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
Ambala Shimla 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 Ambala Shimla in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Tek Chand (Indian National Congress) won Ambala Shimla, Punjab, in 1951 with 98,249 votes (49.1%), a margin of 44,383 votes over Sohan Lal.
Which parties have won Ambala Shimla since 1951?
Since 1951, Ambala Shimla has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ambala Shimla?
The closest result on record for Ambala Shimla was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Bharatiya Jana Sangh by just 44,383 votes (22.2 percentage points).