Allahabad Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Uttar Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

H. Krishna of Indian National Congress won the Allahabad Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 16,544 votes (6.80%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 470,006 registered electors and 243,634 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 51.80%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H. Krishna

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
16,544
Margin %
6.80%
Total Electors
470,006
Votes Polled
243,634
Turnout
51.80%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Uttar Pradesh
Constituency Number
455
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H. Krishna

Indian National Congress

114,131
46.80%
Male
#2
S. Jaiswal

Samyukta Socialist Party

97,587
40.10%
Male
#3
H. L. Pandey

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

20,102
8.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H. Krishna Indian National Congress 114,131 46.80%
2 S. Jaiswal Samyukta Socialist Party 97,587 40.10%
3 H. L. Pandey Bhartiya Jan Sangh 20,102 8.30%

Allahabad — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, H. Krishna of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Allahabad constituency (Uttar Pradesh) with a margin of 16,544 votes.

Out of 470,006 registered electors, 243,634 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 51.80%. 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

H. Krishna (Indian National Congress) won the Allahabad Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 16,544 votes (6.80%%).

The voter turnout in Allahabad for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 51.80%%.

3 candidates contested from Allahabad constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Allahabad is a Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.