Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Election Result 1999

India · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1999 ST

P.M. Sayeed of Indian National Congress won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha constituency in India in the 1999 general election, with a winning margin of 3,189 votes (10.60%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 37,619 registered electors and 30,174 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 80.20%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

P.M. Sayeed

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
3,189
Margin %
10.60%
Total Electors
37,619
Votes Polled
30,174
Turnout
80.20%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
Constituency Number
535
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1999
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
P.M. Sayeed

Indian National Congress

16,113
53.40%
Male
#2
Dr. K.P. Muthukoya

Janata Dal (United)

12,924
42.80%
Male
#3
Hussain Faburikage

Janata Dal (Secular)

542
1.80%
Male
#4
Ameer Biyyammada

Independent

281
0.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 P.M. Sayeed Indian National Congress 16,113 53.40%
2 Dr. K.P. Muthukoya Janata Dal (United) 12,924 42.80%
3 Hussain Faburikage Janata Dal (Secular) 542 1.80%
4 Ameer Biyyammada Independent 281 0.90%

Lakshadweep — 1999 Election Analysis

In the 1999 Lok Sabha election, P.M. Sayeed of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Lakshadweep constituency () with a margin of 3,189 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 37,619 registered electors, 30,174 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 80.20%. A total of 4 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

P.M. Sayeed (Indian National Congress) won the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha seat in 1999.

The margin was 3,189 votes (10.60%%).

The voter turnout in Lakshadweep for the 1999 Lok Sabha election was 80.20%%.

4 candidates contested from Lakshadweep constituency in the 1999 Lok Sabha election.

Lakshadweep is a Lok Sabha constituency in N/A.