Bahraich District (east), Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bahraich District (east) (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Rafi Ahmad Kidwai (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 25,465 votes over Rameshwar. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Bahraich District (east), Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Rafi Ahmad Kidwai | Indian National Congress | 47,624 | 49.6% | Rameshwar (RRP) | 25,465 (26.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafi Ahmad Kidwai | Indian National Congress | 47,624 | 49.6% |
| Rameshwar | RRP | 22,159 | 23.1% |
| Bindeshari Prasad | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 19,181 | 20.0% |
| Kunwar Maharaj Singh | RSP(UP) | 7,064 | 7.4% |
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
Bahraich District (east) 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 Bahraich District (east) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Rafi Ahmad Kidwai (Indian National Congress) won Bahraich District (east), Uttar Pradesh, in 1951 with 47,624 votes (49.6%), a margin of 25,465 votes over Rameshwar.
Which parties have won Bahraich District (east) since 1951?
Since 1951, Bahraich District (east) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bahraich District (east)?
The closest result on record for Bahraich District (east) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat RRP by just 25,465 votes (26.5 percentage points).