Damoh Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Varah Giri Shanker Giri of Indian National Congress won the Damoh Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 70,629 votes (28.30%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 515,469 registered electors and 249,783 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 48.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Varah Giri Shanker Giri

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
70,629
Margin %
28.30%
Total Electors
515,469
Votes Polled
249,783
Turnout
48.50%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
209
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Varah Giri Shanker Giri

Indian National Congress

145,124
58.10%
Male
#2
Vijai Kumar Malaiya

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

74,495
29.80%
Male
#3
Ramdas

Independent

17,557
7.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Varah Giri Shanker Giri Indian National Congress 145,124 58.10%
2 Vijai Kumar Malaiya Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 74,495 29.80%
3 Ramdas Independent 17,557 7.00%

Damoh — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Varah Giri Shanker Giri of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Damoh constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 70,629 votes.

Out of 515,469 registered electors, 249,783 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 48.50%. A total of 3 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

Varah Giri Shanker Giri (Indian National Congress) won the Damoh Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 70,629 votes (28.30%%).

The voter turnout in Damoh for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 48.50%%.

3 candidates contested from Damoh constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Damoh is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.