Akola Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

K. M. Asgar Hussain Sardarkhan of Indian National Congress won the Akola Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 166,449 votes (44.00%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 540,873 registered electors and 378,199 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 69.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

K. M. Asgar Hussain Sardarkhan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
166,449
Margin %
44.00%
Total Electors
540,873
Votes Polled
378,199
Turnout
69.90%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
237
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
K. M. Asgar Hussain Sardarkhan

Indian National Congress

255,162
67.50%
Male
#2
Motiram Udebhan Lahane

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

88,713
23.50%
Male
#3
Devidas Maroti Karale

Peasants & Workers Party

12,782
3.40%
Male
#4
Sohani Bapusaheb

Independent

4,467
1.20%
Male
#5
Ku. Vidya Kasturibai Jain

Proutist Bloc Of ia

3,364
0.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 K. M. Asgar Hussain Sardarkhan Indian National Congress 255,162 67.50%
2 Motiram Udebhan Lahane Bhartiya Jan Sangh 88,713 23.50%
3 Devidas Maroti Karale Peasants & Workers Party 12,782 3.40%
4 Sohani Bapusaheb Independent 4,467 1.20%
5 Ku. Vidya Kasturibai Jain Proutist Bloc Of ia 3,364 0.90%

Akola — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, K. M. Asgar Hussain Sardarkhan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Akola constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 166,449 votes.

Out of 540,873 registered electors, 378,199 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 69.90%. A total of 5 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. Asgar Hussain Sardarkhan (Indian National Congress) won the Akola Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 166,449 votes (44.00%%).

The voter turnout in Akola for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 69.90%%.

5 candidates contested from Akola constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Akola is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.