Salon, Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Salon (Uttar Pradesh) was won by Raja Dinesh Singh (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 33,559 votes over Jai Ram. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Salon, Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Raja Dinesh Singh | Indian National Congress | 92,336 | 48.9% | Jai Ram (Socialist Party) | 33,559 (17.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Dinesh Singh | Indian National Congress | 92,336 | 48.9% |
| Jai Ram | Socialist Party | 58,777 | 31.1% |
| Basdeo | RRP | 26,768 | 14.2% |
| Ram Dularey Singh | Independent | 11,099 | 5.9% |
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
Salon has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1962). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Salon in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Raja Dinesh Singh (Indian National Congress) won Salon, Uttar Pradesh, in 1962 with 92,336 votes (48.9%), a margin of 33,559 votes over Jai Ram.
Which parties have won Salon since 1962?
Since 1962, Salon has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Salon?
The closest result on record for Salon was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Socialist Party by just 33,559 votes (17.8 percentage points).