Sultanpur District (south), Uttar Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Sultanpur District (south) (Uttar Pradesh) was won by B. V. Keskar (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 49,832 votes over Ram Sumiran. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Sultanpur District (south), Uttar Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | B. V. Keskar | Indian National Congress | 74,242 | 54.6% | Ram Sumiran (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 49,832 (36.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. V. Keskar | Indian National Congress | 74,242 | 54.6% |
| Ram Sumiran | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 24,410 | 17.9% |
| Suraj Bux Singh | Independent | 18,835 | 13.8% |
| Abdul Wahid | KMPP | 18,557 | 13.6% |
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
Sultanpur 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 Sultanpur District (south) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
B. V. Keskar (Indian National Congress) won Sultanpur District (south), Uttar Pradesh, in 1951 with 74,242 votes (54.6%), a margin of 49,832 votes over Ram Sumiran.
Which parties have won Sultanpur District (south) since 1951?
Since 1951, Sultanpur District (south) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Sultanpur District (south)?
The closest result on record for Sultanpur District (south) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Bharatiya Jana Sangh by just 49,832 votes (36.6 percentage points).