Barpeta Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Assam · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

F. A. Ahmed of Indian National Congress won the Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency in Assam in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 58,320 votes (19.40%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 413,057 registered electors and 301,065 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 72.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

F. A. Ahmed

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
58,320
Margin %
19.40%
Total Electors
413,057
Votes Polled
301,065
Turnout
72.90%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Assam
Constituency Number
33
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
F. A. Ahmed

Indian National Congress

173,240
57.50%
Male
#2
P. L. Choudhury

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

114,920
38.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 F. A. Ahmed Indian National Congress 173,240 57.50%
2 P. L. Choudhury Bhartiya Jan Sangh 114,920 38.20%

Barpeta — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, F. A. Ahmed of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Barpeta constituency (Assam) with a margin of 58,320 votes.

Out of 413,057 registered electors, 301,065 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 72.90%. A total of 2 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

F. A. Ahmed (Indian National Congress) won the Barpeta Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 58,320 votes (19.40%%).

The voter turnout in Barpeta for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 72.90%%.

2 candidates contested from Barpeta constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Barpeta is a Lok Sabha constituency in Assam.