Koraput Lok Sabha Election Result 1996

Odisha · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1996 ST

Giridhari Gamang of Indian National Congress won the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha in the 1996 general election, with a winning margin of 137,653 votes (25.30%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 1,016,453 registered electors and 543,960 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 53.50%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Giridhari Gamang

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
137,653
Margin %
25.30%
Total Electors
1,016,453
Votes Polled
543,960
Turnout
53.50%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Odisha
Constituency Number
306
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1996
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Giridhari Gamang

Indian National Congress

301,241
55.40%
Male
#2
Jayaram Pangi

Janata Dal

163,588
30.10%
Male
#3
Musri Saunta

Bharatiya Janata Party

31,594
5.80%
Male
#4
Probhudan Bhatara

All India Indira Congress (TIWARI)

14,804
2.70%
Male
#5
Birisinga Kumbrika

Independent

7,075
1.30%
Male
#6
Kartika Gamango

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST-LENINIST) (LIBERATION)

4,813
0.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Giridhari Gamang Indian National Congress 301,241 55.40%
2 Jayaram Pangi Janata Dal 163,588 30.10%
3 Musri Saunta Bharatiya Janata Party 31,594 5.80%
4 Probhudan Bhatara All India Indira Congress (TIWARI) 14,804 2.70%
5 Birisinga Kumbrika Independent 7,075 1.30%
6 Kartika Gamango Communist Party Of India (MARXIST-LENINIST) (LIBERATION) 4,813 0.90%

Koraput — 1996 Election Analysis

In the 1996 Lok Sabha election, Giridhari Gamang of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Koraput constituency (Odisha) with a margin of 137,653 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 1,016,453 registered electors, 543,960 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 53.50%. A total of 6 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

Giridhari Gamang (Indian National Congress) won the Koraput Lok Sabha seat in 1996.

The margin was 137,653 votes (25.30%%).

The voter turnout in Koraput for the 1996 Lok Sabha election was 53.50%%.

6 candidates contested from Koraput constituency in the 1996 Lok Sabha election.

Koraput is a Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha.