Kanker Lok Sabha Election Result 1996

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1996 ST

Chhabila Arvind Netam of Indian National Congress won the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1996 general election, with a winning margin of 24,420 votes (4.20%).

14 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 978,117 registered electors and 579,770 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 59.30%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Chhabila Arvind Netam

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
24,420
Margin %
4.20%
Total Electors
978,117
Votes Polled
579,770
Turnout
59.30%
Candidates
14
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
92
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1996
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Chhabila Arvind Netam

Indian National Congress

219,191
37.80%
Male
#2
Sohan Potai

Bharatiya Janata Party

194,771
33.60%
Male
#3
Janaklal Thakur

Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha

41,562
7.20%
Male
#4
Ramnath Sarfe

Communist Party Of India

33,948
5.90%
Male
#5
Jhumuklal Vhendia

All India Indira Congress (TIWARI)

22,683
3.90%
Male
#6
Jagannath Singh Uyeke

Independent

11,092
1.90%
Male
#7
Dr. J.R. Thakur

Bahujan Samaj Party

9,863
1.70%
Male
#8
Shambhoo Ram (DHANENDRA)

Independent

5,066
0.90%
Male
#9
Girvar Singh

Independent

3,458
0.60%
Male
#10
Thakur Purshotam Lal Patadauti

Independent

2,302
0.40%
Male
#11
Samaye Lal Salam

Independent

2,099
0.40%
Male
#12
Kunwar Singh

Independent

2,003
0.30%
Male
#13
Rajesh Mandavi

Independent

1,705
0.30%
Male
#14
Ganesh Ram Netam

Independent

1,357
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Chhabila Arvind Netam Indian National Congress 219,191 37.80%
2 Sohan Potai Bharatiya Janata Party 194,771 33.60%
3 Janaklal Thakur Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha 41,562 7.20%
4 Ramnath Sarfe Communist Party Of India 33,948 5.90%
5 Jhumuklal Vhendia All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) 22,683 3.90%
6 Jagannath Singh Uyeke Independent 11,092 1.90%
7 Dr. J.R. Thakur Bahujan Samaj Party 9,863 1.70%
8 Shambhoo Ram (DHANENDRA) Independent 5,066 0.90%
9 Girvar Singh Independent 3,458 0.60%
10 Thakur Purshotam Lal Patadauti Independent 2,302 0.40%
11 Samaye Lal Salam Independent 2,099 0.40%
12 Kunwar Singh Independent 2,003 0.30%
13 Rajesh Mandavi Independent 1,705 0.30%
14 Ganesh Ram Netam Independent 1,357 0.20%

Kanker — 1996 Election Analysis

In the 1996 Lok Sabha election, Chhabila Arvind Netam of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kanker constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 24,420 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 978,117 registered electors, 579,770 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 59.30%. A total of 14 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

Chhabila Arvind Netam (Indian National Congress) won the Kanker Lok Sabha seat in 1996.

The margin was 24,420 votes (4.20%%).

The voter turnout in Kanker for the 1996 Lok Sabha election was 59.30%%.

14 candidates contested from Kanker constituency in the 1996 Lok Sabha election.

Kanker is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.