Which one among the following political parties came second in terms o

Which one among the following political parties came second in terms of seats won in the first Lok Sabha election in India ?

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Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party

Communist Party of India

People's Democratic Front

Socialist Party

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023

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The first general election to the Lok Sabha in India was held in 1951-52. The results were:
1. Indian National Congress (INC) – 364 seats
2. Communist Party of India (CPI) – 16 seats
3. Socialist Party – 12 seats
4. Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party (KMPP) – 9 seats
5. People’s Democratic Front (PDF) – 7 seats
The party that won the second highest number of seats was the Communist Party of India (CPI).

– The first general election (1951-52) was a landmark event in Indian democracy.
– The Indian National Congress, led by Jawaharlal Nehru, secured a dominant majority.
– Knowing the performance of other parties helps understand the initial multi-party landscape.

The Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party (KMPP) was formed by J.B. Kripalani. The Socialist Party was a significant opposition force initially but faced internal divisions. The People’s Democratic Front was active primarily in Hyderabad State.

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