Kalna Katwa, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kalna Katwa (West Bengal) was won by Jonab Abdus Sattar (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 21,891 votes over Ashutosh Lahiri. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Kalna Katwa, West Bengal, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Jonab Abdus Sattar | Indian National Congress | 72,682 | 39.1% | Ashutosh Lahiri (Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh) | 21,891 (11.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonab Abdus Sattar | Indian National Congress | 72,682 | 39.1% |
| Ashutosh Lahiri | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 50,791 | 27.4% |
| Jyotish Chandra Sinha | Independent | 31,846 | 17.2% |
| Pramatha Nath Banerjee | Independent | 22,626 | 12.2% |
| Purusattam Samanta | FBL(MG) | 5,521 | 3.0% |
| Sailendra Nath Roy | Independent | 2,206 | 1.2% |
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
Kalna Katwa 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 Kalna Katwa in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Jonab Abdus Sattar (Indian National Congress) won Kalna Katwa, West Bengal, in 1951 with 72,682 votes (39.1%), a margin of 21,891 votes over Ashutosh Lahiri.
Which parties have won Kalna Katwa since 1951?
Since 1951, Kalna Katwa has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kalna Katwa?
The closest result on record for Kalna Katwa was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh by just 21,891 votes (11.8 percentage points).