Kangra Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Himachal Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

H. Raj of Indian National Congress won the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 5,402 votes (3.80%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 261,580 registered electors and 141,834 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

H. Raj

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
5,402
Margin %
3.80%
Total Electors
261,580
Votes Polled
141,834
Turnout
54.20%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Himachal Pradesh
Constituency Number
131
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H. Raj

Indian National Congress

44,262
31.20%
Male
#2
S. Kumar

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

38,860
27.40%
Male
#3
M. Ram

Independent

21,073
14.90%
Male
#4
B. Chand

Communist Party Of India

16,205
11.40%
Male
#5
S. Nath

Independent

13,601
9.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H. Raj Indian National Congress 44,262 31.20%
2 S. Kumar Bhartiya Jan Sangh 38,860 27.40%
3 M. Ram Independent 21,073 14.90%
4 B. Chand Communist Party Of India 16,205 11.40%
5 S. Nath Independent 13,601 9.60%

Kangra — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, H. Raj of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kangra constituency (Himachal Pradesh) with a margin of 5,402 votes.

Out of 261,580 registered electors, 141,834 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.20%. 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

H. Raj (Indian National Congress) won the Kangra Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 5,402 votes (3.80%%).

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

5 candidates contested from Kangra constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Kangra is a Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh.