Hyderabad Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Gopal S. Melkote of Indian National Congress won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 43,069 votes (24.50%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 315,412 registered electors and 175,445 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 55.60%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Gopal S. Melkote

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
43,069
Margin %
24.50%
Total Electors
315,412
Votes Polled
175,445
Turnout
55.60%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
393
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Gopal S. Melkote

Indian National Congress

96,447
55.00%
Male
#2
Abdul Wahed Owasi

Independent

53,378
30.40%
Male
#3
Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan

Independent

9,908
5.60%
Male
#4
L.V.S. Sarma

Jan Sangh

6,724
3.80%
Male
#5
B.S. Ratanalikar

Independent

5,174
2.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Gopal S. Melkote Indian National Congress 96,447 55.00%
2 Abdul Wahed Owasi Independent 53,378 30.40%
3 Mir Farkhunda Ali Khan Independent 9,908 5.60%
4 L.V.S. Sarma Jan Sangh 6,724 3.80%
5 B.S. Ratanalikar Independent 5,174 2.90%

Hyderabad — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Gopal S. Melkote of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Hyderabad constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 43,069 votes.

Out of 315,412 registered electors, 175,445 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 55.60%. A total of 5 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

Gopal S. Melkote (Indian National Congress) won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 43,069 votes (24.50%%).

The voter turnout in Hyderabad for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 55.60%%.

5 candidates contested from Hyderabad constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Hyderabad is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.