Himachal Pradesh, Lok Sabha election 1962
4 constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, 59.02% turnout.
Seats
4
Candidates
11
1 women, 0 elected
Turnout
59.02%
2.43 lakh of 4.12 lakh
Leading party
INC
4 of 4 seats
Party performance
Ordered by seats won in Himachal Pradesh
| Party | Won | +/− | Contested | Votes | Share | Share +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCIndian National Congress | 4 | +4 | 4 | 1,66,749 | 68.65% | — |
| SWASwatantra Party | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31,049 | 12.78% | — |
| INDIndependent | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18,273 | 7.52% | — |
| REPREP | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15,941 | 6.56% | — |
| JSBharatiya Jana Sangh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10,896 | 4.49% | — |
- INC4 (100%)
- INC4
- INC4
Constituency performance
From the 4 results in Himachal Pradesh
Closest contest
MANDI
won by 26,256 (35.62%)
Biggest victory
MAHASU
won by 34,254 (53.72%)
Highest turnout
MANDI
79.15%
Lowest turnout
MAHASU
39.64%
Vote share & turnout trend
Himachal Pradesh, every Lok Sabha election on record
VOTE SHARE
TURNOUT
Constituency results
All 4 seats, alphabetical · showing 1–4 of 4
| Constituency | Winner | Runner-up | Margin | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMBA | INCCHATTAR SINGH | SWAM. R. MASANI | 21,87542.95% | 62.5% |
| MAHASU | INCVIRBHADRA SINGH | INDJAI BIHARI LAL | 34,25453.72% | 39.6% |
| MANDI | INCLALIT SEN | SWAAMBIKA KUMARI | 26,25635.62% | 79.2% |
| SIRMUR | INCPARTAP SINGH | REPANOKHI RAM | 22,61741.50% | 71.6% |
Vote share and swing on this page are the party’s share of valid votes in Himachal Pradesh alone — a different number from its national or all-state figures, and never mixed with them.
Frequently asked
Straight answers to the questions this result page exists to answer.
Who won the Himachal Pradesh, Lok Sabha election 1962?
Indian National Congress won 4 of 4 seats in Himachal Pradesh, a clear majority.
What was the voter turnout in the Himachal Pradesh, Lok Sabha election 1962?
Turnout was 59.02% — 2.43 lakh of 4.12 lakh registered electors voted.
How many Lok Sabha seats does Himachal Pradesh have?
Himachal Pradesh has 4 Lok Sabha seats.
