Karnal, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Karnal (Punjab) was won by Rameshwaranand (Jharkhand Party) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 12,710 votes over Virender. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Karnal, Punjab, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Subhadra Joshi | Indian National Congress | 203,588 | 24.2% | Virendra Kumar (Indian National Congress) | 51,786 (6.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Rameshwaranand | Jharkhand Party | 134,458 | 42.5% | Virender (Indian National Congress) | 12,710 (4.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subhadra Joshi | Indian National Congress | 203,588 | 24.2% |
| Virendra Kumar | Indian National Congress | 151,802 | 18.0% |
| Madhav Acharya | RRP | 89,475 | 10.6% |
| Jugal Kishore | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 66,877 | 7.9% |
| Ram Dhan | ZP | 47,907 | 5.7% |
| Chaman Lal | Independent | 44,855 | 5.3% |
| Risala | Independent | 42,310 | 5.0% |
| Jairam Sarup | Independent | 41,795 | 5.0% |
| Arjan Singh | Independent | 32,878 | 3.9% |
| Shanti Prashad | Independent | 30,092 | 3.6% |
| Muni Lal Mehra | Independent | 29,788 | 3.5% |
| Yodh Raj | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 28,932 | 3.4% |
| Ram Sarup | Independent | 20,830 | 2.5% |
| Krishna Azad | DCL | 11,789 | 1.4% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rameshwaranand | Jharkhand Party | 134,458 | 42.5% |
| Virender | Indian National Congress | 121,748 | 38.5% |
| Prem Nath | Swatantra Party | 31,091 | 9.8% |
| Banwari Ram | REP | 22,853 | 7.2% |
| Lal Chand | Independent | 5,916 | 1.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Karnal has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Karnal in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Rameshwaranand (Jharkhand Party) won Karnal, Punjab, in 1962 with 134,458 votes (42.5%), a margin of 12,710 votes over Virender.
Which parties have won Karnal since 1951?
Since 1951, Karnal has been won by: Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Party.
What was the closest result in Karnal?
The closest result on record for Karnal was 1962, when Jharkhand Party beat Indian National Congress by just 12,710 votes (4.0 percentage points).