Akola Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Mohammad Mohibbul Haq Mohammad Anwarul Haqm of Indian National Congress won the Akola Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 47,169 votes (15.50%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 450,141 registered electors and 303,530 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 67.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Mohammad Mohibbul Haq Mohammad Anwarul Haqm

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
47,169
Margin %
15.50%
Total Electors
450,141
Votes Polled
303,530
Turnout
67.40%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
237
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Mohammad Mohibbul Haq Mohammad Anwarul Haqm

Indian National Congress

135,226
44.60%
Male
#2
Brijlal Nandlal Biyani

Independent

88,057
29.00%
Male
#3
Shankarrao Sambhuji Khandare

Republican Party

62,235
20.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Mohammad Mohibbul Haq Mohammad Anwarul Haqm Indian National Congress 135,226 44.60%
2 Brijlal Nandlal Biyani Independent 88,057 29.00%
3 Shankarrao Sambhuji Khandare Republican Party 62,235 20.50%

Akola — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Mohammad Mohibbul Haq Mohammad Anwarul Haqm of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Akola constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 47,169 votes.

Out of 450,141 registered electors, 303,530 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 67.40%. 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

Mohammad Mohibbul Haq Mohammad Anwarul Haqm (Indian National Congress) won the Akola Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 47,169 votes (15.50%%).

The voter turnout in Akola for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 67.40%%.

3 candidates contested from Akola constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Akola is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.