Ghatal Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

West Bengal · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

G. Parimal of Indian National Congress won the Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 28,910 votes (8.30%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 475,725 registered electors and 348,573 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 73.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

G. Parimal

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
28,910
Margin %
8.30%
Total Electors
475,725
Votes Polled
348,573
Turnout
73.30%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
West Bengal
Constituency Number
520
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G. Parimal

Indian National Congress

138,572
39.80%
Male
#2
P. Kar

Communist Party Of India

109,662
31.50%
Male
#3
C. Nikunja

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)

84,945
24.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G. Parimal Indian National Congress 138,572 39.80%
2 P. Kar Communist Party Of India 109,662 31.50%
3 C. Nikunja Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) 84,945 24.40%

Ghatal — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, G. Parimal of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Ghatal constituency (West Bengal) with a margin of 28,910 votes.

Out of 475,725 registered electors, 348,573 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 73.30%. 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.

Related Results

Explore more election data

Other Constituencies in West Bengal
Ghatal in Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions

G. Parimal (Indian National Congress) won the Ghatal Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 28,910 votes (8.30%%).

The voter turnout in Ghatal for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 73.30%%.

3 candidates contested from Ghatal constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Ghatal is a Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.