Ausgram, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ausgram (West Bengal) was won by Halder Krishna Chandra (CPI (Marxist)) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 90,912 votes over Mahadeb Saha. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Ausgram, West Bengal, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Mono Mohan Das | Indian National Congress | 114,829 | 51.2% | Krishna Chandra Halder (Communist Party of India) | 23,689 (10.6 pts) |
| 1967 | B. Das | CPI (Marxist) | 152,904 | 51.5% | D. M. Mohan (Indian National Congress) | 8,858 (3.0 pts) |
| 1971 | Halder Krishna Chandra | CPI (Marxist) | 160,100 | 46.4% | Mahadeb Saha (BAC) | 90,912 (26.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Mohan Das | Indian National Congress | 114,829 | 51.2% |
| Krishna Chandra Halder | Communist Party of India | 91,140 | 40.6% |
| Gobardhan Pakray | Praja Socialist Party | 18,435 | 8.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Das | CPI (Marxist) | 152,904 | 51.5% |
| D. M. Mohan | Indian National Congress | 144,046 | 48.5% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halder Krishna Chandra | CPI (Marxist) | 160,100 | 46.4% |
| Mahadeb Saha | BAC | 69,188 | 20.1% |
| Ram Panchanan | Communist Party of India | 57,387 | 16.6% |
| Das Sankar | Congress (O) | 54,399 | 15.8% |
| Nimai Saha | Independent | 3,956 | 1.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Ausgram has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, CPI (Marxist).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ausgram in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Halder Krishna Chandra (CPI (Marxist)) won Ausgram, West Bengal, in 1971 with 160,100 votes (46.4%), a margin of 90,912 votes over Mahadeb Saha.
Which parties have won Ausgram since 1962?
Since 1962, Ausgram has been won by: CPI (Marxist), Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ausgram?
The closest result on record for Ausgram was 1967, when CPI (Marxist) beat Indian National Congress by just 8,858 votes (3.0 percentage points).