Fazilka, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Fazilka (Punjab) was won by Gurdas Singh (Shiromani Akali Dal) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 5,323 votes over Iqbal Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Fazilka, Punjab, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | I. Singh | Indian National Congress | 118,948 | 36.2% | A. Singh (Communist Party of India) | 26,495 (8.1 pts) |
| 1971 | Gurdas Singh | Shiromani Akali Dal | 152,677 | 44.3% | Iqbal Singh (Indian National Congress) | 5,323 (1.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Singh | Indian National Congress | 118,948 | 36.2% |
| A. Singh | Communist Party of India | 92,453 | 28.2% |
| K. Singh | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 88,046 | 26.8% |
| Bagrawat | Independent | 14,153 | 4.3% |
| B. Singh | Swatantra Party | 9,273 | 2.8% |
| B. Ram | Independent | 5,411 | 1.6% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurdas Singh | Shiromani Akali Dal | 152,677 | 44.3% |
| Iqbal Singh | Indian National Congress | 147,354 | 42.7% |
| Hanuman Dass | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 34,674 | 10.1% |
| Bagrawat | Independent | 3,323 | 1.0% |
| Prithi Raj | Independent | 2,692 | 0.8% |
| Doongar | Independent | 2,000 | 0.6% |
| Thandu Ram | Independent | 1,711 | 0.5% |
| Yogiraj Surya Dev | BKD | 483 | 0.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Fazilka has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Fazilka in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Gurdas Singh (Shiromani Akali Dal) won Fazilka, Punjab, in 1971 with 152,677 votes (44.3%), a margin of 5,323 votes over Iqbal Singh.
Which parties have won Fazilka since 1967?
Since 1967, Fazilka has been won by: Indian National Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal.
What was the closest result in Fazilka?
The closest result on record for Fazilka was 1971, when Shiromani Akali Dal beat Indian National Congress by just 5,323 votes (1.5 percentage points).