Rasra, Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Rasra (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Sarjoo Pandey (Communist Party of India) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 8,779 votes over Siddheshwar Prasad Singh. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Rasra, Uttar Pradesh, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Sarju Pande | Communist Party of India | 74,095 | 34.6% | Dr. Shaukatullah Shah Ansari (Indian National Congress) | 11,018 (5.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Sarjoo Pandey | Communist Party of India | 88,253 | 38.8% | Siddheshwar Prasad Singh (Indian National Congress) | 8,779 (3.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarju Pande | Communist Party of India | 74,095 | 34.6% |
| Dr. Shaukatullah Shah Ansari | Indian National Congress | 63,077 | 29.4% |
| Chandra Shekhar | Praja Socialist Party | 44,857 | 20.9% |
| Sheo Shanker | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 32,311 | 15.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarjoo Pandey | Communist Party of India | 88,253 | 38.8% |
| Siddheshwar Prasad Singh | Indian National Congress | 79,474 | 34.9% |
| Nagina Singh | Praja Socialist Party | 39,365 | 17.3% |
| Chandradeo | Socialist Party | 20,476 | 9.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Rasra has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rasra in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Sarjoo Pandey (Communist Party of India) won Rasra, Uttar Pradesh, in 1962 with 88,253 votes (38.8%), a margin of 8,779 votes over Siddheshwar Prasad Singh.
Which parties have won Rasra since 1957?
Since 1957, Rasra has been won by: Communist Party of India.
What was the closest result in Rasra?
The closest result on record for Rasra was 1962, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 8,779 votes (3.9 percentage points).