Balurghat

Parliament Election 1984 SC

Winner Revolutionary Socialist Party

Palas Barman

Revolutionary Socialist Party

Victory Margin
22,217
Margin %
3.50%
Total Electors
768,931
Votes Polled
626,120
Turnout
81.40%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
West Bengal
Constituency Number
494
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Palas Barman

Revolutionary Socialist Party

317,141
50.70%
Male
#2
Satyendra Nath Ray

Indian National Congress

294,924
47.10%
Male
#3
Jayanta Saha

Independent

4,465
0.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Palas Barman Revolutionary Socialist Party 317,141 50.70%
2 Satyendra Nath Ray Indian National Congress 294,924 47.10%
3 Jayanta Saha Independent 4,465 0.70%
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Balurghat — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, Palas Barman of Revolutionary Socialist Party secured victory in the Balurghat constituency (West Bengal) with a margin of 22,217 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 768,931 registered electors, 626,120 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 81.40%. A total of 3 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

Palas Barman (Revolutionary Socialist Party) won the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 22,217 votes (3.50%%).

The voter turnout in Balurghat for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 81.40%%.

3 candidates contested from Balurghat constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Balurghat is a Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
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