Ghatampur Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Uttar Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

T. Ram of Indian National Congress won the Ghatampur Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 8,538 votes (2.90%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 509,217 registered electors and 296,023 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 58.10%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

T. Ram

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
8,538
Margin %
2.90%
Total Electors
509,217
Votes Polled
296,023
Turnout
58.10%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Uttar Pradesh
Constituency Number
635
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
T. Ram

Indian National Congress

98,771
33.40%
Male
#2
M. Lal

Samyukta Socialist Party

90,233
30.50%
Male
#3
K.C. Chaudhry

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

43,348
14.60%
Male
#4
M. Lal

Independent

16,660
5.60%
Male
#5
J. Prasad

Praja Socialist Party

16,289
5.50%
Male
#6
H.P. Kuril

Republican Party Of India

12,740
4.30%
Male
#7
K. Prasad

Independent

6,841
2.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 T. Ram Indian National Congress 98,771 33.40%
2 M. Lal Samyukta Socialist Party 90,233 30.50%
3 K.C. Chaudhry Bhartiya Jan Sangh 43,348 14.60%
4 M. Lal Independent 16,660 5.60%
5 J. Prasad Praja Socialist Party 16,289 5.50%
6 H.P. Kuril Republican Party Of India 12,740 4.30%
7 K. Prasad Independent 6,841 2.30%

Ghatampur — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, T. Ram of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Ghatampur constituency (Uttar Pradesh) with a margin of 8,538 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 509,217 registered electors, 296,023 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 58.10%. A total of 7 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

T. Ram (Indian National Congress) won the Ghatampur Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 8,538 votes (2.90%%).

The voter turnout in Ghatampur for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 58.10%%.

7 candidates contested from Ghatampur constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Ghatampur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.