Gorakhpur District (south), Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gorakhpur District (south) (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Sinhasan Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 31,772 votes over Mahant Digvijai Nath. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Gorakhpur District (south), Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Sinhasan Singh | Indian National Congress | 57,450 | 54.9% | Mahant Digvijai Nath (Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh) | 31,772 (30.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinhasan Singh | Indian National Congress | 57,450 | 54.9% |
| Mahant Digvijai Nath | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 25,678 | 24.5% |
| Narendra Narain | Samajwadi Party | 11,981 | 11.4% |
| Raghupat Sahai | KMPP | 9,586 | 9.2% |
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 (south) 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 (south) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Sinhasan Singh (Indian National Congress) won Gorakhpur District (south), Uttar Pradesh, in 1951 with 57,450 votes (54.9%), a margin of 31,772 votes over Mahant Digvijai Nath.
Which parties have won Gorakhpur District (south) since 1951?
Since 1951, Gorakhpur District (south) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gorakhpur District (south)?
The closest result on record for Gorakhpur District (south) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh by just 31,772 votes (30.3 percentage points).