Chanda Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

K. M. Kaushik of Independent won the Chanda Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 16,836 votes (5.70%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 474,396 registered electors and 295,777 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 62.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Independent

K. M. Kaushik

Independent

Victory Margin
16,836
Margin %
5.70%
Total Electors
474,396
Votes Polled
295,777
Turnout
62.40%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
652
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
K. M. Kaushik

Independent

139,310
47.10%
Male
#2
Tai Kannamwar

Indian National Congress

122,474
41.40%
Male
#3
N. R. Pandharam

Independent

12,748
4.30%
Male
#4
B. U. Wahane

Independent

2,518
0.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 K. M. Kaushik Independent 139,310 47.10%
2 Tai Kannamwar Indian National Congress 122,474 41.40%
3 N. R. Pandharam Independent 12,748 4.30%
4 B. U. Wahane Independent 2,518 0.90%

Chanda — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, K. M. Kaushik of Independent secured victory in the Chanda constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 16,836 votes.

Out of 474,396 registered electors, 295,777 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.40%. 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

K. M. Kaushik (Independent) won the Chanda Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 16,836 votes (5.70%%).

The voter turnout in Chanda for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 62.40%%.

4 candidates contested from Chanda constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Chanda is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.