Phillaur Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Punjab · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 SC

Sadhu Ram of Indian National Congress won the Phillaur Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 9,619 votes (3.00%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 487,433 registered electors and 322,682 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 66.20%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Sadhu Ram

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
9,619
Margin %
3.00%
Total Electors
487,433
Votes Polled
322,682
Turnout
66.20%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Punjab
Constituency Number
605
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Sadhu Ram

Indian National Congress

150,468
46.60%
Male
#2
Lahori Ram Balley

Republican Party

140,849
43.60%
Male
#3
Kishan Chand

Independent

20,732
6.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Sadhu Ram Indian National Congress 150,468 46.60%
2 Lahori Ram Balley Republican Party 140,849 43.60%
3 Kishan Chand Independent 20,732 6.40%

Phillaur — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Sadhu Ram of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Phillaur constituency (Punjab) with a margin of 9,619 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 487,433 registered electors, 322,682 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 66.20%. 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

Sadhu Ram (Indian National Congress) won the Phillaur Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 9,619 votes (3.00%%).

The voter turnout in Phillaur for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 66.20%%.

3 candidates contested from Phillaur constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Phillaur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.