Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

India · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 ST

M.S. Padanatha of Independent won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency in India in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 386 votes (3.20%).

The constituency had 14,505 registered electors and 11,897 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 82.00%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Independent

M.S. Padanatha

Independent

Victory Margin
386
Margin %
3.20%
Total Electors
14,505
Votes Polled
11,897
Turnout
82.00%
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
Constituency Number
535
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

No candidate data available.
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
No candidate data available.

Lakshadweep — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, M.S. Padanatha of Independent secured victory in the Lakshadweep constituency () with a margin of 386 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 14,505 registered electors, 11,897 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 82.00%. A total of 0 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

M.S. Padanatha (Independent) won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 386 votes (3.20%%).

The voter turnout in Lakshadweep for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 82.00%%.

Lakshadweep is a Lok Sabha constituency in N/A.