Jorhat Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Assam · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

R. Barua of Indian National Congress won the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency in Assam in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 44,778 votes (21.40%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 385,806 registered electors and 209,122 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 54.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. Barua

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
44,778
Margin %
21.40%
Total Electors
385,806
Votes Polled
209,122
Turnout
54.20%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Assam
Constituency Number
39
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. Barua

Indian National Congress

92,519
44.20%
Male
#2
M. C. Barua

Praja Socialist Party

47,741
22.80%
Male
#3
K. Borborua

Independent

42,390
20.30%
Male
#4
P. M. Sarwan

Independent

17,453
8.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. Barua Indian National Congress 92,519 44.20%
2 M. C. Barua Praja Socialist Party 47,741 22.80%
3 K. Borborua Independent 42,390 20.30%
4 P. M. Sarwan Independent 17,453 8.30%

Jorhat — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, R. Barua of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Jorhat constituency (Assam) with a margin of 44,778 votes.

Out of 385,806 registered electors, 209,122 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.20%. A total of 4 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

R. Barua (Indian National Congress) won the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 44,778 votes (21.40%%).

The voter turnout in Jorhat for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 54.20%%.

4 candidates contested from Jorhat constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Jorhat is a Lok Sabha constituency in Assam.