Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

India · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 ST

Mohammad Sayeed Padannatha of Indian National Congress won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency in India in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 1,699 votes (8.90%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 21,964 registered electors and 19,105 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 87.00%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Mohammad Sayeed Padannatha

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
1,699
Margin %
8.90%
Total Electors
21,964
Votes Polled
19,105
Turnout
87.00%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
Constituency Number
535
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Mohammad Sayeed Padannatha

Indian National Congress

10,361
54.20%
Male
#2
Mohammadkoya Kunnamakulam

Independent

8,662
45.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Mohammad Sayeed Padannatha Indian National Congress 10,361 54.20%
2 Mohammadkoya Kunnamakulam Independent 8,662 45.30%

Lakshadweep — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, Mohammad Sayeed Padannatha of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Lakshadweep constituency () with a margin of 1,699 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 21,964 registered electors, 19,105 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 87.00%. A total of 2 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

Mohammad Sayeed Padannatha (Indian National Congress) won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 1,699 votes (8.90%%).

The voter turnout in Lakshadweep for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 87.00%%.

2 candidates contested from Lakshadweep constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Lakshadweep is a Lok Sabha constituency in N/A.