Amreli Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Gujarat · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

Dwarkadas Mohanlal Patel of Indian National Congress won the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 59,006 votes (22.10%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 494,073 registered electors and 267,457 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 54.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Dwarkadas Mohanlal Patel

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
59,006
Margin %
22.10%
Total Electors
494,073
Votes Polled
267,457
Turnout
54.10%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Gujarat
Constituency Number
108
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Dwarkadas Mohanlal Patel

Indian National Congress

140,586
52.60%
Male
#2
Gondhiya Narsinhdas Gordhandas

Bharatiya Lok Dal

81,580
30.50%
Male
#3
Suresh Mehta

Independent

23,243
8.70%
Male
#4
Chavda Bhurabhai Bhagwanbhai

Independent

5,841
2.20%
Male
#5
Gandhi Gokaldas Madhavji

Independent

2,889
1.10%
Male
#6
Trikambhai Madhabhai Jikadra

Independent

1,898
0.70%
Male
#7
Govindsinh Devisinh Solanki

Independent

1,857
0.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Dwarkadas Mohanlal Patel Indian National Congress 140,586 52.60%
2 Gondhiya Narsinhdas Gordhandas Bharatiya Lok Dal 81,580 30.50%
3 Suresh Mehta Independent 23,243 8.70%
4 Chavda Bhurabhai Bhagwanbhai Independent 5,841 2.20%
5 Gandhi Gokaldas Madhavji Independent 2,889 1.10%
6 Trikambhai Madhabhai Jikadra Independent 1,898 0.70%
7 Govindsinh Devisinh Solanki Independent 1,857 0.70%

Amreli — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Dwarkadas Mohanlal Patel of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Amreli constituency (Gujarat) with a margin of 59,006 votes.

Out of 494,073 registered electors, 267,457 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.10%. A total of 7 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

Dwarkadas Mohanlal Patel (Indian National Congress) won the Amreli Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 59,006 votes (22.10%%).

The voter turnout in Amreli for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 54.10%%.

7 candidates contested from Amreli constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Amreli is a Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat.