Hissar, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Hissar (Punjab) was won by Mani Ram (Socialist Party) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 27,233 votes over Ghamandi Lal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Hissar, Punjab, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Achint Ram | Indian National Congress | 66,266 | 35.2% | Hardev Sahai (Independent) | 29,971 (15.9 pts) |
| 1957 | Thakar Dass Bhargava | Indian National Congress | 127,059 | 54.2% | Net Ram (Independent) | 85,244 (36.3 pts) |
| 1962 | Mani Ram | Socialist Party | 152,369 | 44.4% | Ghamandi Lal (Indian National Congress) | 27,233 (7.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achint Ram | Indian National Congress | 66,266 | 35.2% |
| Hardev Sahai | Independent | 36,295 | 19.3% |
| Man Singh | ZP | 30,596 | 16.2% |
| Udebir Singh | Communist Party of India | 14,116 | 7.5% |
| Chitra Devi | RRP | 12,948 | 6.9% |
| Sham Lal | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 12,453 | 6.6% |
| Hardwari Lal | Independent | 8,002 | 4.2% |
| Amokal Singh | Independent | 7,713 | 4.1% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thakar Dass Bhargava | Indian National Congress | 127,059 | 54.2% |
| Net Ram | Independent | 41,815 | 17.8% |
| Nanak Chand | Independent | 37,968 | 16.2% |
| Ram Swarup | Praja Socialist Party | 20,818 | 8.9% |
| Sham Lal | Independent | 6,939 | 3.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mani Ram | Socialist Party | 152,369 | 44.4% |
| Ghamandi Lal | Indian National Congress | 125,136 | 36.4% |
| Rattan Singh | Jharkhand Party | 24,397 | 7.1% |
| Dwarka Prashad | Independent | 16,964 | 4.9% |
| Bhagu | Independent | 14,152 | 4.1% |
| Balkar Singh | Independent | 10,533 | 3.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Hissar 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, Socialist Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hissar in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Mani Ram (Socialist Party) won Hissar, Punjab, in 1962 with 152,369 votes (44.4%), a margin of 27,233 votes over Ghamandi Lal.
Which parties have won Hissar since 1951?
Since 1951, Hissar has been won by: Indian National Congress, Socialist Party.
What was the closest result in Hissar?
The closest result on record for Hissar was 1962, when Socialist Party beat Indian National Congress by just 27,233 votes (7.9 percentage points).