Bharuch Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Gujarat · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

T. S. Mansinhji Bhasahes of Indian National Congress won the Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 53,132 votes (17.40%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 485,094 registered electors and 305,207 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 62.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

T. S. Mansinhji Bhasahes

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
53,132
Margin %
17.40%
Total Electors
485,094
Votes Polled
305,207
Turnout
62.90%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Gujarat
Constituency Number
116
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
T. S. Mansinhji Bhasahes

Indian National Congress

159,217
52.20%
Male
#2
Gulam Mohmed Suleman Matadar

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

106,085
34.80%
Male
#3
Manubhai Nandlal Amersey

Independent

14,467
4.70%
Male
#4
Manganlal Hirji Vyas

Akhil Bharat Hu Mahasabha

8,650
2.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 T. S. Mansinhji Bhasahes Indian National Congress 159,217 52.20%
2 Gulam Mohmed Suleman Matadar Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 106,085 34.80%
3 Manubhai Nandlal Amersey Independent 14,467 4.70%
4 Manganlal Hirji Vyas Akhil Bharat Hu Mahasabha 8,650 2.80%

Bharuch — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, T. S. Mansinhji Bhasahes of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Bharuch constituency (Gujarat) with a margin of 53,132 votes.

Out of 485,094 registered electors, 305,207 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.90%. 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

T. S. Mansinhji Bhasahes (Indian National Congress) won the Bharuch Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 53,132 votes (17.40%%).

The voter turnout in Bharuch for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 62.90%%.

4 candidates contested from Bharuch constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Bharuch is a Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat.