Rohtak, Punjab — Lok Sabha Election Results
Rohtak (Punjab) was won by Lehri Singh (Jharkhand Party) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 20,107 votes over Randhir Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Rohtak, Punjab, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Ranbir Singh | Indian National Congress | 108,148 | 42.7% | Hari Ram (ZP) | 26,372 (10.4 pts) |
| 1957 | Ranbir Singh | Indian National Congress | 104,690 | 38.3% | Dhaja Ram (Independent) | 26,615 (9.7 pts) |
| 1962 | Lehri Singh | Jharkhand Party | 155,618 | 46.1% | Randhir Singh (Indian National Congress) | 20,107 (6.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranbir Singh | Indian National Congress | 108,148 | 42.7% |
| Hari Ram | ZP | 81,776 | 32.3% |
| Suresh Chandra | Independent | 43,229 | 17.1% |
| Fateh Singh | Independent | 20,035 | 7.9% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranbir Singh | Indian National Congress | 104,690 | 38.3% |
| Dhaja Ram | Independent | 78,075 | 28.5% |
| Ram Chand | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 46,144 | 16.9% |
| Hari Ram | SCF | 29,203 | 10.7% |
| Piare Lal | Independent | 15,586 | 5.7% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehri Singh | Jharkhand Party | 155,618 | 46.1% |
| Randhir Singh | Indian National Congress | 135,511 | 40.1% |
| Lachhmi Narayan | Independent | 27,881 | 8.3% |
| Phul Singh | Independent | 18,573 | 5.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Rohtak 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, Jharkhand Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rohtak in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Lehri Singh (Jharkhand Party) won Rohtak, Punjab, in 1962 with 155,618 votes (46.1%), a margin of 20,107 votes over Randhir Singh.
Which parties have won Rohtak since 1951?
Since 1951, Rohtak has been won by: Indian National Congress, Jharkhand Party.
What was the closest result in Rohtak?
The closest result on record for Rohtak was 1962, when Jharkhand Party beat Indian National Congress by just 20,107 votes (6.0 percentage points).