Banaras District (east), Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Banaras District (east) (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Tribhuan Narain Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 37,715 votes over Ranjit Singh. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Banaras District (east), Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Tribhuan Narain Singh | Indian National Congress | 65,446 | 42.7% | Ranjit Singh (Independent) | 37,715 (24.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribhuan Narain Singh | Indian National Congress | 65,446 | 42.7% |
| Ranjit Singh | Independent | 27,731 | 18.1% |
| Prabhu Narain Singh | Samajwadi Party | 27,165 | 17.7% |
| Ch. Sahdeo Singh | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 17,241 | 11.3% |
| Nagesh Upadhyaya | RRP | 15,540 | 10.1% |
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
Banaras 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 Banaras District (east) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Tribhuan Narain Singh (Indian National Congress) won Banaras District (east), Uttar Pradesh, in 1951 with 65,446 votes (42.7%), a margin of 37,715 votes over Ranjit Singh.
Which parties have won Banaras District (east) since 1951?
Since 1951, Banaras District (east) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Banaras District (east)?
The closest result on record for Banaras District (east) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 37,715 votes (24.6 percentage points).