Electoral history of Vidya Charan Shukla
This is the comprehensive electoral history of Vidya Charan Shukla, a veteran leader who served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha nine times. His career spanned over five decades, during which he represented the Indian National Congress, Janata Dal, and briefly the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Summary
Year |
House |
Constituency |
Result |
Party |
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1957 |
2nd Lok Sabha |
Baloda Bazar |
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1962 |
3rd Lok Sabha |
Mahasamund |
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1967 |
4th Lok Sabha |
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1971 |
5th Lok Sabha |
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1977 |
6th Lok Sabha |
Raipur |
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1980 |
7th Lok Sabha |
Mahasamund |
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1984 |
8th Lok Sabha |
Raipur |
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1989 |
9th Lok Sabha |
Mahasamund |
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1991 |
10th Lok Sabha |
Raipur |
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1996 |
11th Lok Sabha |
Raipur |
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1998 |
12th Lok Sabha |
Mahasamund |
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2004 |
14th Lok Sabha |
Mahasamund |
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General election results
2004
In his final electoral contest, Shukla joined the Bharatiya Janata Party but lost to Ajit Jogi in a closely watched battle.
1998
1989
Representing the Janata Dal, Shukla defeated the incumbent Congress candidate.
1977
In the post-Emergency wave, Shukla lost his seat to the Janata Party candidate.
References
Shukla, Vidya Charan Category:Indian National Congress politicians Category:Janata Dal politicians Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians