Nawan Shahr, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Nawan Shahr (Punjab) was won by Baldev Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 42,661 votes over Har Kishan Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Nawan Shahr, Punjab, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Baldev Singh | Indian National Congress | 116,109 | 46.4% | Har Kishan Singh (Communist Party of India) | 42,661 (17.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldev Singh | Indian National Congress | 116,109 | 46.4% |
| Har Kishan Singh | Communist Party of India | 73,448 | 29.3% |
| Watan Singh | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 33,766 | 13.5% |
| Devki Nandan | Samajwadi Party | 15,772 | 6.3% |
| Kapur Singh | Independent | 11,280 | 4.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Nawan Shahr has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Nawan Shahr in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Baldev Singh (Indian National Congress) won Nawan Shahr, Punjab, in 1951 with 116,109 votes (46.4%), a margin of 42,661 votes over Har Kishan Singh.
Which parties have won Nawan Shahr since 1951?
Since 1951, Nawan Shahr has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Nawan Shahr?
The closest result on record for Nawan Shahr was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Communist Party of India by just 42,661 votes (17.0 percentage points).