Ambala, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ambala (Punjab) was won by Chuni Lal (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 35,834 votes over Jugal Kishore. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Ambala, Punjab, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Subhdra Joshi | Indian National Congress | 317,926 | 34.5% | Chuni Lal (Indian National Congress) | 47,935 (5.2 pts) |
| 1962 | Chuni Lal | Indian National Congress | 121,943 | 46.7% | Jugal Kishore (Jharkhand Party) | 35,834 (13.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subhdra Joshi | Indian National Congress | 317,926 | 34.5% |
| Chuni Lal | Indian National Congress | 269,991 | 29.3% |
| Tek Chand Chitkara | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 190,889 | 20.7% |
| Telu Ram | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 141,640 | 15.4% |
| Bansi Lal | Praja Socialist Party | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuni Lal | Indian National Congress | 121,943 | 46.7% |
| Jugal Kishore | Jharkhand Party | 86,109 | 32.9% |
| Telu Ram S/O Punnu Ram | REP | 26,852 | 10.3% |
| Atma Ram | Independent | 19,058 | 7.3% |
| Telu Ram S/O Waru Ram | Independent | 7,389 | 2.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Ambala has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ambala in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Chuni Lal (Indian National Congress) won Ambala, Punjab, in 1962 with 121,943 votes (46.7%), a margin of 35,834 votes over Jugal Kishore.
Which parties have won Ambala since 1957?
Since 1957, Ambala has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ambala?
The closest result on record for Ambala was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 47,935 votes (5.2 percentage points).