Kolkata East, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kolkata East (West Bengal) was won by Ranendra Nath Sen (Communist Party of India) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 43,467 votes over Sailendra Nath Mukherjee. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kolkata East, West Bengal, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Sadhan Ch. Gupta | Communist Party of India | 143,350 | 62.7% | Ranadeb Chowdhury (Indian National Congress) | 62,215 (27.2 pts) |
| 1962 | Ranendra Nath Sen | Communist Party of India | 179,669 | 56.9% | Sailendra Nath Mukherjee (Indian National Congress) | 43,467 (13.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadhan Ch. Gupta | Communist Party of India | 143,350 | 62.7% |
| Ranadeb Chowdhury | Indian National Congress | 81,135 | 35.5% |
| Sunil Krishna Roy Chowdhury | Independent | 4,227 | 1.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranendra Nath Sen | Communist Party of India | 179,669 | 56.9% |
| Sailendra Nath Mukherjee | Indian National Congress | 136,202 | 43.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kolkata East 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 East in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Ranendra Nath Sen (Communist Party of India) won Kolkata East, West Bengal, in 1962 with 179,669 votes (56.9%), a margin of 43,467 votes over Sailendra Nath Mukherjee.
Which parties have won Kolkata East since 1957?
Since 1957, Kolkata East has been won by: Communist Party of India.
What was the closest result in Kolkata East?
The closest result on record for Kolkata East was 1962, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 43,467 votes (13.8 percentage points).