Gurgaon, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gurgaon (Punjab) was won by Gajraj Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 18,418 votes over Devi Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Gurgaon, Punjab, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Thakar Das | Indian National Congress | 113,269 | 45.0% | Jiwan Khan (Independent) | 76,654 (30.4 pts) |
| 1957 | Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad | Indian National Congress | 191,221 | 66.7% | Mool Chand (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 95,668 (33.4 pts) |
| 1962 | Gajraj Singh | Indian National Congress | 112,342 | 37.1% | Devi Singh (Independent) | 18,418 (6.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thakar Das | Indian National Congress | 113,269 | 45.0% |
| Jiwan Khan | Independent | 36,615 | 14.5% |
| Kishan Chand | ZP | 32,518 | 12.9% |
| Manphul Singh | Independent | 30,391 | 12.1% |
| Khubi Ram | Independent | 26,285 | 10.4% |
| Hari Har Lal | Independent | 12,868 | 5.1% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad | Indian National Congress | 191,221 | 66.7% |
| Mool Chand | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 95,553 | 33.3% |
| Taj Mohammad | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gajraj Singh | Indian National Congress | 112,342 | 37.1% |
| Devi Singh | Independent | 93,924 | 31.1% |
| Hardayal Devgun | Jharkhand Party | 39,305 | 13.0% |
| Rahmat Khan | Independent | 27,068 | 9.0% |
| Abdul Ghani | REP | 21,446 | 7.1% |
| Same Singh | Independent | 8,318 | 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
Gurgaon has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gurgaon in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Gajraj Singh (Indian National Congress) won Gurgaon, Punjab, in 1962 with 112,342 votes (37.1%), a margin of 18,418 votes over Devi Singh.
Which parties have won Gurgaon since 1951?
Since 1951, Gurgaon has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gurgaon?
The closest result on record for Gurgaon was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 18,418 votes (6.1 percentage points).