Bastar Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 ST

Lakhmu Bhawani of Independent won the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 26,209 votes (12.00%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 421,440 registered electors and 218,854 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 51.90%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Independent

Lakhmu Bhawani

Independent

Victory Margin
26,209
Margin %
12.00%
Total Electors
421,440
Votes Polled
218,854
Turnout
51.90%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
91
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Lakhmu Bhawani

Independent

87,557
40.00%
Male
#2
Boda Dada

Independent

61,348
28.00%
Male
#3
Suati Kistayy

Indian National Congress

24,057
11.00%
Male
#4
Sadhu Laikhan

Independent

14,694
6.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Lakhmu Bhawani Independent 87,557 40.00%
2 Boda Dada Independent 61,348 28.00%
3 Suati Kistayy Indian National Congress 24,057 11.00%
4 Sadhu Laikhan Independent 14,694 6.70%

Bastar — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Lakhmu Bhawani of Independent secured victory in the Bastar constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 26,209 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 421,440 registered electors, 218,854 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 51.90%. 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

Lakhmu Bhawani (Independent) won the Bastar Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 26,209 votes (12.00%%).

The voter turnout in Bastar for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 51.90%%.

4 candidates contested from Bastar constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Bastar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.