Jalore Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Rajasthan · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 SC

Virda Ram of Indian National Congress (I) won the Jalore Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 146,981 votes (42.20%).

8 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 740,453 registered electors and 348,668 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 47.10%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

Virda Ram

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
146,981
Margin %
42.20%
Total Electors
740,453
Votes Polled
348,668
Turnout
47.10%
Candidates
8
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Rajasthan
Constituency Number
337
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Virda Ram

Indian National Congress (I)

217,975
62.50%
Male
#2
Hukam Ram

Janta Party

70,994
20.40%
Male
#3
Sohan Ram

Indian National Congress (U)

12,502
3.60%
Male
#4
Mangi Lal Meghwal

Independent

9,840
2.80%
Male
#5
Mani Lal

Independent

7,956
2.30%
Male
#6
Pyare Lal

Independent

7,054
2.00%
Male
#7
Jeeva Ram

Independent

6,218
1.80%
Male
#8
Goma Ram

Independent

1,414
0.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Virda Ram Indian National Congress (I) 217,975 62.50%
2 Hukam Ram Janta Party 70,994 20.40%
3 Sohan Ram Indian National Congress (U) 12,502 3.60%
4 Mangi Lal Meghwal Independent 9,840 2.80%
5 Mani Lal Independent 7,956 2.30%
6 Pyare Lal Independent 7,054 2.00%
7 Jeeva Ram Independent 6,218 1.80%
8 Goma Ram Independent 1,414 0.40%

Jalore — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, Virda Ram of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Jalore constituency (Rajasthan) with a margin of 146,981 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 740,453 registered electors, 348,668 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 47.10%. A total of 8 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

Virda Ram (Indian National Congress (I)) won the Jalore Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 146,981 votes (42.20%%).

The voter turnout in Jalore for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 47.10%%.

8 candidates contested from Jalore constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Jalore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan.