Kolkata South West, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kolkata South West (West Bengal) was won by Indrajit Gupta (Communist Party of India) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 10,990 votes over Ismail Ibrahim. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kolkata South West, West Bengal, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Ashim Krishna Dutt | Indian National Congress | 73,634 | 51.1% | Bankim Chandra Bhattacharyya (Independent) | 34,198 (23.7 pts) |
| 1957 | Biren Roy | Independent | 94,944 | 50.3% | Ashim Krishna Dutt (Indian National Congress) | 12,538 (6.7 pts) |
| 1962 | Indrajit Gupta | Communist Party of India | 143,918 | 50.1% | Ismail Ibrahim (Indian National Congress) | 10,990 (3.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashim Krishna Dutt | Indian National Congress | 73,634 | 51.1% |
| Bankim Chandra Bhattacharyya | Independent | 39,436 | 27.4% |
| Rajani Mukherjee | Independent | 16,967 | 11.8% |
| Kalyani Bhattacharyya | Samajwadi Party | 14,028 | 9.7% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biren Roy | Independent | 94,944 | 50.3% |
| Ashim Krishna Dutt | Indian National Congress | 82,406 | 43.7% |
| Rajani Mukherjee | Independent | 11,297 | 6.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indrajit Gupta | Communist Party of India | 143,918 | 50.1% |
| Ismail Ibrahim | Indian National Congress | 132,928 | 46.2% |
| Krishna Kumar Chatterjee | Independent | 10,636 | 3.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kolkata South West has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Independent, Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kolkata South West in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Indrajit Gupta (Communist Party of India) won Kolkata South West, West Bengal, in 1962 with 143,918 votes (50.1%), a margin of 10,990 votes over Ismail Ibrahim.
Which parties have won Kolkata South West since 1951?
Since 1951, Kolkata South West has been won by: Communist Party of India, Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kolkata South West?
The closest result on record for Kolkata South West was 1962, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 10,990 votes (3.8 percentage points).