Shimla Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

Himachal Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 SC

Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri of Indian National Congress won the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 196,291 votes (63.40%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 565,179 registered electors and 309,742 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 54.80%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
196,291
Margin %
63.40%
Total Electors
565,179
Votes Polled
309,742
Turnout
54.80%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Himachal Pradesh
Constituency Number
134
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri

Indian National Congress

244,010
78.80%
Male
#2
Kirpal Dharampuri

Janta Party

47,719
15.40%
Male
#3
Virender Ksayhap

Lok Dal

14,591
4.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri Indian National Congress 244,010 78.80%
2 Kirpal Dharampuri Janta Party 47,719 15.40%
3 Virender Ksayhap Lok Dal 14,591 4.70%

Shimla — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Shimla constituency (Himachal Pradesh) with a margin of 196,291 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 565,179 registered electors, 309,742 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.80%. 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

Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri (Indian National Congress) won the Shimla Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 196,291 votes (63.40%%).

The voter turnout in Shimla for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 54.80%%.

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

Shimla is a Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh.