Kaithal, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kaithal (Punjab) was won by Dev Dutt (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 19,603 votes over Inder Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kaithal, Punjab, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Mool Chand | Indian National Congress | 119,388 | 46.6% | Birbal Dass (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 68,601 (26.8 pts) |
| 1962 | Dev Dutt | Indian National Congress | 150,127 | 43.4% | Inder Singh (Swatantra Party) | 19,603 (5.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mool Chand | Indian National Congress | 119,388 | 46.6% |
| Birbal Dass | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 50,787 | 19.8% |
| Ranpat Singh | Independent | 47,203 | 18.4% |
| Sohan Lal | SCF | 38,742 | 15.1% |
| Vijai Singh | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dev Dutt | Indian National Congress | 150,127 | 43.4% |
| Inder Singh | Swatantra Party | 130,524 | 37.7% |
| Birbal Dass | Jharkhand Party | 38,651 | 11.2% |
| Ser Singh | Independent | 11,361 | 3.3% |
| Ram Chander Singh | RRP | 8,023 | 2.3% |
| Om Dutt | Independent | 7,243 | 2.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kaithal 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 Kaithal in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Dev Dutt (Indian National Congress) won Kaithal, Punjab, in 1962 with 150,127 votes (43.4%), a margin of 19,603 votes over Inder Singh.
Which parties have won Kaithal since 1957?
Since 1957, Kaithal has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kaithal?
The closest result on record for Kaithal was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 19,603 votes (5.7 percentage points).