Dahod Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Gujarat · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 ST

Bhaljibhai Ravjibhai Parmar of Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) won the Dahod Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 26,910 votes (15.40%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 449,130 registered electors and 174,580 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 38.90%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

Bhaljibhai Ravjibhai Parmar

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

Victory Margin
26,910
Margin %
15.40%
Total Electors
449,130
Votes Polled
174,580
Turnout
38.90%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Gujarat
Constituency Number
113
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Bhaljibhai Ravjibhai Parmar

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

95,186
54.50%
Male
#2
Somjibhai Punjabhai Damor

Indian National Congress

68,276
39.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Bhaljibhai Ravjibhai Parmar Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 95,186 54.50%
2 Somjibhai Punjabhai Damor Indian National Congress 68,276 39.10%

Dahod — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Bhaljibhai Ravjibhai Parmar of Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) secured victory in the Dahod constituency (Gujarat) with a margin of 26,910 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 449,130 registered electors, 174,580 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 38.90%. A total of 2 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

Bhaljibhai Ravjibhai Parmar (Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)) won the Dahod Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 26,910 votes (15.40%%).

The voter turnout in Dahod for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 38.90%%.

2 candidates contested from Dahod constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Dahod is a Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat.