Gorakhpur District (north), Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gorakhpur District (north) (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Hari Shanker Prasad (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 34,810 votes over Shibban Lal Saksena. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Gorakhpur District (north), Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Hari Shanker Prasad | Indian National Congress | 67,341 | 55.9% | Shibban Lal Saksena (KMPP) | 34,810 (28.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hari Shanker Prasad | Indian National Congress | 67,341 | 55.9% |
| Shibban Lal Saksena | KMPP | 32,531 | 27.0% |
| Krishna Murari Misra | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 12,671 | 10.5% |
| Iqbal Husain | Samajwadi Party | 7,839 | 6.5% |
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
Gorakhpur District (north) 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 (north) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Hari Shanker Prasad (Indian National Congress) won Gorakhpur District (north), Uttar Pradesh, in 1951 with 67,341 votes (55.9%), a margin of 34,810 votes over Shibban Lal Saksena.
Which parties have won Gorakhpur District (north) since 1951?
Since 1951, Gorakhpur District (north) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gorakhpur District (north)?
The closest result on record for Gorakhpur District (north) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 34,810 votes (28.9 percentage points).