Lalganj Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Uttar Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

R. Dhan of Indian National Congress won the Lalganj Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 36,858 votes (14.70%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 507,852 registered electors and 250,502 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 49.30%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. Dhan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
36,858
Margin %
14.70%
Total Electors
507,852
Votes Polled
250,502
Turnout
49.30%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Uttar Pradesh
Constituency Number
471
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. Dhan

Indian National Congress

96,084
38.40%
Male
#2
V. Prasad

Samyukta Socialist Party

59,226
23.60%
Male
#3
Jagardeo

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

53,521
21.40%
Male
#4
S. Nandan

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)

29,376
11.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. Dhan Indian National Congress 96,084 38.40%
2 V. Prasad Samyukta Socialist Party 59,226 23.60%
3 Jagardeo Bhartiya Jan Sangh 53,521 21.40%
4 S. Nandan Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) 29,376 11.70%

Lalganj — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, R. Dhan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Lalganj constituency (Uttar Pradesh) with a margin of 36,858 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 507,852 registered electors, 250,502 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 49.30%. 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.

Related Results

Explore more election data

Other Constituencies in Uttar Pradesh
Lalganj in Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions

R. Dhan (Indian National Congress) won the Lalganj Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 36,858 votes (14.70%%).

The voter turnout in Lalganj for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 49.30%%.

4 candidates contested from Lalganj constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Lalganj is a Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.