Khamgaon Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

A. S. Kasture of Indian National Congress won the Khamgaon Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 76,295 votes (21.80%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 496,280 registered electors and 350,435 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 70.60%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

A. S. Kasture

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
76,295
Margin %
21.80%
Total Electors
496,280
Votes Polled
350,435
Turnout
70.60%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
666
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#3
A. S. Kasture

Indian National Congress

188,450
53.80%
Male
#4
D. B. Dabhade

Republican Party Of India

112,155
32.00%
Male
#5
D. G. Hiwale

Independent

30,626
8.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
3 A. S. Kasture Indian National Congress 188,450 53.80%
4 D. B. Dabhade Republican Party Of India 112,155 32.00%
5 D. G. Hiwale Independent 30,626 8.70%

Khamgaon — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, A. S. Kasture of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Khamgaon constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 76,295 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 496,280 registered electors, 350,435 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 70.60%. A total of 3 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

A. S. Kasture (Indian National Congress) won the Khamgaon Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 76,295 votes (21.80%%).

The voter turnout in Khamgaon for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 70.60%%.

3 candidates contested from Khamgaon constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Khamgaon is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.