Gorakhpur District (central), Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gorakhpur District (central) (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Dasrath Pd. Divedi (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 94,391 votes over Kedar Nath Lahri. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Gorakhpur District (central), Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Dasrath Pd. Divedi | Indian National Congress | 108,898 | 75.3% | Kedar Nath Lahri (Independent) | 94,391 (65.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasrath Pd. Divedi | Indian National Congress | 108,898 | 75.3% |
| Kedar Nath Lahri | Independent | 14,507 | 10.0% |
| Satya Charan | Independent | 13,898 | 9.6% |
| Sucheta Kripalani | KMPP | 7,340 | 5.1% |
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
Gorakhpur District (central) 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 Gorakhpur District (central) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Dasrath Pd. Divedi (Indian National Congress) won Gorakhpur District (central), Uttar Pradesh, in 1951 with 108,898 votes (75.3%), a margin of 94,391 votes over Kedar Nath Lahri.
Which parties have won Gorakhpur District (central) since 1951?
Since 1951, Gorakhpur District (central) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gorakhpur District (central)?
The closest result on record for Gorakhpur District (central) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 94,391 votes (65.3 percentage points).