Ballia Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Uttar Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Chandrika Prasad of Indian National Congress won the Ballia Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 117,517 votes (44.70%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 576,082 registered electors and 263,023 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 45.70%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Chandrika Prasad

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
117,517
Margin %
44.70%
Total Electors
576,082
Votes Polled
263,023
Turnout
45.70%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Uttar Pradesh
Constituency Number
475
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Chandrika Prasad

Indian National Congress

167,724
63.80%
Male
#2
Sheodutt

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

50,207
19.10%
Male
#3
Shambhu Nath

Bharatiya Kranti Dal

22,323
8.50%
Male
#4
Ram Vichar

Praja Socialist Party

6,111
2.30%
Male
#5
Ram Sarikha

Independent

5,616
2.10%
Male
#6
Abhai Narain Ram

Independent

3,771
1.40%
Male
#7
radeo

Independent

3,029
1.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Chandrika Prasad Indian National Congress 167,724 63.80%
2 Sheodutt Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 50,207 19.10%
3 Shambhu Nath Bharatiya Kranti Dal 22,323 8.50%
4 Ram Vichar Praja Socialist Party 6,111 2.30%
5 Ram Sarikha Independent 5,616 2.10%
6 Abhai Narain Ram Independent 3,771 1.40%
7 radeo Independent 3,029 1.20%

Ballia — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Chandrika Prasad of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Ballia constituency (Uttar Pradesh) with a margin of 117,517 votes.

Out of 576,082 registered electors, 263,023 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 45.70%. A total of 7 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chandrika Prasad (Indian National Congress) won the Ballia Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 117,517 votes (44.70%%).

The voter turnout in Ballia for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 45.70%%.

7 candidates contested from Ballia constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Ballia is a Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.