Damoh Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

M.J.B. Patel of Indian National Congress won the Damoh Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 59,621 votes (21.40%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 482,099 registered electors and 278,035 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 57.70%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M.J.B. Patel

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
59,621
Margin %
21.40%
Total Electors
482,099
Votes Polled
278,035
Turnout
57.70%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
209
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M.J.B. Patel

Indian National Congress

127,111
45.70%
Male
#2
W. Shastri

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

67,490
24.30%
Male
#3
L.B.A. Ramdas

Samyukta Socialist Party

42,564
15.30%
Male
#4
V. Kurmi

Independent

26,283
9.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M.J.B. Patel Indian National Congress 127,111 45.70%
2 W. Shastri Bhartiya Jan Sangh 67,490 24.30%
3 L.B.A. Ramdas Samyukta Socialist Party 42,564 15.30%
4 V. Kurmi Independent 26,283 9.50%

Damoh — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, M.J.B. Patel of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Damoh constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 59,621 votes.

Out of 482,099 registered electors, 278,035 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 57.70%. 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

M.J.B. Patel (Indian National Congress) won the Damoh Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 59,621 votes (21.40%%).

The voter turnout in Damoh for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 57.70%%.

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

Damoh is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.