Indore Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Prakash Chandra Sethi of Indian National Congress won the Indore Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 45,698 votes (14.60%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 540,530 registered electors and 312,416 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 57.80%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Prakash Chandra Sethi

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
45,698
Margin %
14.60%
Total Electors
540,530
Votes Polled
312,416
Turnout
57.80%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
228
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Prakash Chandra Sethi

Indian National Congress

136,534
43.70%
Male
#2
Satya Bhan Singhal

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

90,836
29.10%
Male
#3
Homi F. Daji

Communist Party Of India

64,430
20.60%
Male
#4
Mohammad Hussain Khokar

Independent

4,116
1.30%
Male
#5
Ram Babu Sharma

Akhil Bharat Hu Mahasabha

3,457
1.10%
Male
#6
Phundilal Jat

Independent

2,363
0.80%
Male
#7
Kanhaiyalal Khadiwala

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

1,959
0.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Prakash Chandra Sethi Indian National Congress 136,534 43.70%
2 Satya Bhan Singhal Bhartiya Jan Sangh 90,836 29.10%
3 Homi F. Daji Communist Party Of India 64,430 20.60%
4 Mohammad Hussain Khokar Independent 4,116 1.30%
5 Ram Babu Sharma Akhil Bharat Hu Mahasabha 3,457 1.10%
6 Phundilal Jat Independent 2,363 0.80%
7 Kanhaiyalal Khadiwala Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 1,959 0.60%

Indore — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Prakash Chandra Sethi of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Indore constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 45,698 votes.

Out of 540,530 registered electors, 312,416 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 57.80%. 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

Prakash Chandra Sethi (Indian National Congress) won the Indore Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 45,698 votes (14.60%%).

The voter turnout in Indore for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 57.80%%.

7 candidates contested from Indore constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Indore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.