Bhandara Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

A. R. Mehata of Indian National Congress won the Bhandara Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 55,872 votes (15.20%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 530,880 registered electors and 366,499 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 69.00%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

A. R. Mehata

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
55,872
Margin %
15.20%
Total Electors
530,880
Votes Polled
366,499
Turnout
69.00%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
588
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
A. R. Mehata

Indian National Congress

152,206
41.50%
Male
#2
N. H. Kumbhare

Republican Party Of India

96,334
26.30%
Male
#3
G. D. Thakur

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

53,048
14.50%
Male
#4
I. C. Masram

Independent

31,969
8.70%
Male
#5
B. S. Harkare

Independent

9,168
2.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 A. R. Mehata Indian National Congress 152,206 41.50%
2 N. H. Kumbhare Republican Party Of India 96,334 26.30%
3 G. D. Thakur Bhartiya Jan Sangh 53,048 14.50%
4 I. C. Masram Independent 31,969 8.70%
5 B. S. Harkare Independent 9,168 2.50%

Bhandara — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, A. R. Mehata of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Bhandara constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 55,872 votes.

Out of 530,880 registered electors, 366,499 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 69.00%. 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

A. R. Mehata (Indian National Congress) won the Bhandara Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 55,872 votes (15.20%%).

The voter turnout in Bhandara for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 69.00%%.

5 candidates contested from Bhandara constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Bhandara is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.