Akola Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

K. M. A. H. Sardarkhan of Indian National Congress won the Akola Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 46,295 votes (12.70%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 513,828 registered electors and 363,451 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 70.70%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

K. M. A. H. Sardarkhan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
46,295
Margin %
12.70%
Total Electors
513,828
Votes Polled
363,451
Turnout
70.70%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
237
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
K. M. A. H. Sardarkhan

Indian National Congress

188,248
51.80%
Male
#2
S. S. Khandare

Republican Party Of India

141,953
39.10%
Male
#3
V. N. Wankhade

Independent

10,032
2.80%
Male
#4
D. S. Shirsat

Independent

3,081
0.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 K. M. A. H. Sardarkhan Indian National Congress 188,248 51.80%
2 S. S. Khandare Republican Party Of India 141,953 39.10%
3 V. N. Wankhade Independent 10,032 2.80%
4 D. S. Shirsat Independent 3,081 0.80%

Akola — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, K. M. A. H. Sardarkhan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Akola constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 46,295 votes.

Out of 513,828 registered electors, 363,451 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 70.70%. A total of 4 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

K. M. A. H. Sardarkhan (Indian National Congress) won the Akola Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 46,295 votes (12.70%%).

The voter turnout in Akola for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 70.70%%.

4 candidates contested from Akola constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Akola is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.