Jhajjar, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Jhajjar (Punjab) was won by Jagdev Singh (HLS) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 7,662 votes over Partap Singh Daulata. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Jhajjar, Punjab, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Partap Singh | Communist Party of India | 148,979 | 55.0% | Ghamandi Lal Bansal (Indian National Congress) | 27,321 (10.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Jagdev Singh | HLS | 118,667 | 34.1% | Partap Singh Daulata (Indian National Congress) | 7,662 (2.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partap Singh | Communist Party of India | 148,979 | 55.0% |
| Ghamandi Lal Bansal | Indian National Congress | 121,658 | 45.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagdev Singh | HLS | 118,667 | 34.1% |
| Partap Singh Daulata | Indian National Congress | 111,005 | 31.9% |
| Sheodan Singh | Independent | 34,032 | 9.8% |
| Rampat Village Ismaila | REP | 20,655 | 5.9% |
| Jagan Nath | Independent | 20,433 | 5.9% |
| Duli Chand | Jharkhand Party | 17,115 | 4.9% |
| Taqdir Singh | Independent | 11,342 | 3.3% |
| Ram Pat Village Kapriwas | Independent | 7,748 | 2.2% |
| V. N. Kaushik | Independent | 6,929 | 2.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Jhajjar has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Communist Party of India, HLS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Jhajjar in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Jagdev Singh (HLS) won Jhajjar, Punjab, in 1962 with 118,667 votes (34.1%), a margin of 7,662 votes over Partap Singh Daulata.
Which parties have won Jhajjar since 1957?
Since 1957, Jhajjar has been won by: Communist Party of India, HLS.
What was the closest result in Jhajjar?
The closest result on record for Jhajjar was 1962, when HLS beat Indian National Congress by just 7,662 votes (2.2 percentage points).