Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

India · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 ST

Muhammad Sayeed Padannatha of Indian National Congress (U) won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency in India in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 2,949 votes (16.50%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 20,117 registered electors and 17,860 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 88.80%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (U)

Muhammad Sayeed Padannatha

Indian National Congress (U)

Victory Margin
2,949
Margin %
16.50%
Total Electors
20,117
Votes Polled
17,860
Turnout
88.80%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
Constituency Number
535
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Muhammad Sayeed Padannatha

Indian National Congress (U)

10,018
56.10%
Male
#2
Mohammed Koya Kunnamkalam

Janta Party

7,069
39.60%
Male
#3
Amanulla Baliapathoda

Indian National Congress (I)

685
3.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Muhammad Sayeed Padannatha Indian National Congress (U) 10,018 56.10%
2 Mohammed Koya Kunnamkalam Janta Party 7,069 39.60%
3 Amanulla Baliapathoda Indian National Congress (I) 685 3.80%

Lakshadweep — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, Muhammad Sayeed Padannatha of Indian National Congress (U) secured victory in the Lakshadweep constituency () with a margin of 2,949 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 20,117 registered electors, 17,860 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 88.80%. 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

Muhammad Sayeed Padannatha (Indian National Congress (U)) won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 2,949 votes (16.50%%).

The voter turnout in Lakshadweep for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 88.80%%.

3 candidates contested from Lakshadweep constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Lakshadweep is a Lok Sabha constituency in N/A.