Santipur, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
Santipur (West Bengal) was won by Arun Chandra Guha (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 54,194 votes over Biml Kumar Chatterjee. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Santipur, West Bengal, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Arun Chandra Guha | Indian National Congress | 80,439 | 50.0% | Biml Kumar Chatterjee (RCPI) | 54,194 (33.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Chandra Guha | Indian National Congress | 80,439 | 50.0% |
| Biml Kumar Chatterjee | RCPI | 26,245 | 16.3% |
| Atul Krishna Ghosh | Independent | 23,337 | 14.5% |
| J. P. Mitter | Independent | 20,477 | 12.7% |
| Paran Ganguli | Independent | 6,442 | 4.0% |
| Sailesh Mazumdar | Independent | 3,998 | 2.5% |
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
Santipur 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 Santipur in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Arun Chandra Guha (Indian National Congress) won Santipur, West Bengal, in 1951 with 80,439 votes (50.0%), a margin of 54,194 votes over Biml Kumar Chatterjee.
Which parties have won Santipur since 1951?
Since 1951, Santipur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Santipur?
The closest result on record for Santipur was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat RCPI by just 54,194 votes (33.7 percentage points).