Kolkata Central, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kolkata Central (West Bengal) was won by Hirendra Nath Mukherjee (Communist Party of India) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 43,690 votes over Balai Chandra Pal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kolkata Central, West Bengal, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Hirendra Nath Mukherjee | Communist Party of India | 135,308 | 65.0% | Nalinaksha Sanyal (Indian National Congress) | 66,905 (32.2 pts) |
| 1962 | Hirendra Nath Mukherjee | Communist Party of India | 154,772 | 58.2% | Balai Chandra Pal (Indian National Congress) | 43,690 (16.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirendra Nath Mukherjee | Communist Party of India | 135,308 | 65.0% |
| Nalinaksha Sanyal | Indian National Congress | 68,403 | 32.9% |
| S. C. Roy | Independent | 4,336 | 2.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirendra Nath Mukherjee | Communist Party of India | 154,772 | 58.2% |
| Balai Chandra Pal | Indian National Congress | 111,082 | 41.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kolkata Central 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 Kolkata Central in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Hirendra Nath Mukherjee (Communist Party of India) won Kolkata Central, West Bengal, in 1962 with 154,772 votes (58.2%), a margin of 43,690 votes over Balai Chandra Pal.
Which parties have won Kolkata Central since 1957?
Since 1957, Kolkata Central has been won by: Communist Party of India.
What was the closest result in Kolkata Central?
The closest result on record for Kolkata Central was 1962, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 43,690 votes (16.4 percentage points).