Chimur Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

R. M. Hajarnawis of Indian National Congress won the Chimur Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 45,223 votes (13.50%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 506,614 registered electors and 335,136 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 66.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. M. Hajarnawis

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
45,223
Margin %
13.50%
Total Electors
506,614
Votes Polled
335,136
Turnout
66.20%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
589
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. M. Hajarnawis

Indian National Congress

123,336
36.80%
Male
#2
H. G. Gajbhiye

Republican Party Of India

78,113
23.30%
Male
#3
B. D. Borkar

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

69,858
20.80%
Male
#4
V. L. Gedam

Independent

34,769
10.40%
Male
#5
S. M. Wahane

Independent

5,975
1.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. M. Hajarnawis Indian National Congress 123,336 36.80%
2 H. G. Gajbhiye Republican Party Of India 78,113 23.30%
3 B. D. Borkar Bhartiya Jan Sangh 69,858 20.80%
4 V. L. Gedam Independent 34,769 10.40%
5 S. M. Wahane Independent 5,975 1.80%

Chimur — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, R. M. Hajarnawis of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chimur constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 45,223 votes.

Out of 506,614 registered electors, 335,136 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 66.20%. 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

R. M. Hajarnawis (Indian National Congress) won the Chimur Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 45,223 votes (13.50%%).

The voter turnout in Chimur for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 66.20%%.

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

Chimur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.