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

The first general elections in India were held between October 1951 and February 1952 for 489 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC) won a massive mandate, securing 364 seats. The Communist Party of India (CPI) emerged as the second-largest political party, winning 16 seats, making it the primary opposition group in the first Lok Sabha. While independent candidates collectively won 37 seats, the CPI held the highest number of seats among the organized political parties. Other notable performances included the Socialist Party with 12 seats, the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party (KMPP) with 9 seats, and the People’s Democratic Front (Hyderabad) with 7 seats. This election established the foundation of democratic governance in independent India.