Khandwa Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

G. Dikshit of Indian National Congress won the Khandwa Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 1,698 votes (0.50%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 496,852 registered electors and 309,249 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 62.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

G. Dikshit

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
1,698
Margin %
0.50%
Total Electors
496,852
Votes Polled
309,249
Turnout
62.20%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
230
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G. Dikshit

Indian National Congress

125,236
40.50%
Male
#2
M. Bhatt

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

123,538
39.90%
Male
#3
H. Rahman

Praja Socialist Party

41,598
13.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G. Dikshit Indian National Congress 125,236 40.50%
2 M. Bhatt Bhartiya Jan Sangh 123,538 39.90%
3 H. Rahman Praja Socialist Party 41,598 13.50%

Khandwa — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, G. Dikshit of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Khandwa constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 1,698 votes.

Out of 496,852 registered electors, 309,249 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.20%. 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

G. Dikshit (Indian National Congress) won the Khandwa Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 1,698 votes (0.50%%).

The voter turnout in Khandwa for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 62.20%%.

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

Khandwa is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.