Kangra, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kangra (Punjab) was won by Hem Raj (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 29,182 votes over Sarwan Kumar. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kangra, Punjab, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Hem Raj | Indian National Congress | 102,669 | 64.6% | Yodh Raj (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 74,358 (46.8 pts) |
| 1957 | Daljit Singh | Indian National Congress | 73,783 | 25.7% | Hem Raj (Indian National Congress) | 2,252 (0.8 pts) |
| 1962 | Hem Raj | Indian National Congress | 73,342 | 40.7% | Sarwan Kumar (Independent) | 29,182 (16.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hem Raj | Indian National Congress | 102,669 | 64.6% |
| Yodh Raj | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 28,311 | 17.8% |
| Salig Ram | Independent | 10,517 | 6.6% |
| Charan Das | Independent | 9,162 | 5.8% |
| Jagat Narain | Independent | 4,481 | 2.8% |
| Sant Kumar | Independent | 3,913 | 2.5% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daljit Singh | Indian National Congress | 73,783 | 25.7% |
| Hem Raj | Indian National Congress | 71,531 | 24.9% |
| Kultar Chand | Independent | 61,245 | 21.4% |
| Shankar Singh | SCF | 53,730 | 18.7% |
| Ram Nath Kalia | Independent | 15,739 | 5.5% |
| Bhagwan Dass | Independent | 10,794 | 3.8% |
| Rup Singh | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hem Raj | Indian National Congress | 73,342 | 40.7% |
| Sarwan Kumar | Independent | 44,160 | 24.5% |
| Dalip Singh | Communist Party of India | 36,566 | 20.3% |
| Bhagwat Guru | Independent | 25,976 | 14.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kangra 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 Kangra in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Hem Raj (Indian National Congress) won Kangra, Punjab, in 1962 with 73,342 votes (40.7%), a margin of 29,182 votes over Sarwan Kumar.
Which parties have won Kangra since 1951?
Since 1951, Kangra has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kangra?
The closest result on record for Kangra was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 2,252 votes (0.8 percentage points).