West Dinajpur, West Bengal — Lok Sabha Election Results
West Dinajpur (West Bengal) was won by Selku Mardi (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 17,884 votes over Chaplalkanta Bhattacharjee. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in West Dinajpur, West Bengal, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Susil Ranjan Chattopadhyay | Indian National Congress | 88,815 | 59.4% | Narendra Mohan Sen (Communist Party of India) | 28,232 (18.9 pts) |
| 1957 | Selku Mardi | Indian National Congress | 177,194 | 29.1% | Chaplalkanta Bhattacharjee (Indian National Congress) | 17,884 (2.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susil Ranjan Chattopadhyay | Indian National Congress | 88,815 | 59.4% |
| Narendra Mohan Sen | Communist Party of India | 60,583 | 40.6% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selku Mardi | Indian National Congress | 177,194 | 29.1% |
| Chaplalkanta Bhattacharjee | Indian National Congress | 159,310 | 26.2% |
| Narendra Mohan Sen | Communist Party of India | 127,067 | 20.9% |
| Samuel | Praja Socialist Party | 114,731 | 18.9% |
| Kishorilal Kundu | Independent | 30,158 | 5.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
West Dinajpur has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won West Dinajpur in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Selku Mardi (Indian National Congress) won West Dinajpur, West Bengal, in 1957 with 177,194 votes (29.1%), a margin of 17,884 votes over Chaplalkanta Bhattacharjee.
Which parties have won West Dinajpur since 1951?
Since 1951, West Dinajpur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in West Dinajpur?
The closest result on record for West Dinajpur was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 17,884 votes (2.9 percentage points).