Mahesana Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Gujarat · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Natwarlal Amrutlal Patel of Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) won the Mahesana Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 97,314 votes (29.20%).

9 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 541,900 registered electors and 332,863 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 61.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

Natwarlal Amrutlal Patel

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

Victory Margin
97,314
Margin %
29.20%
Total Electors
541,900
Votes Polled
332,863
Turnout
61.40%
Candidates
9
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Gujarat
Constituency Number
98
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Natwarlal Amrutlal Patel

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

181,057
54.40%
Male
#2
Sankalchandbhai Kalidas Patel

Indian National Congress

83,743
25.20%
Male
#3
Navnitlal Lallubhai Shah

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

33,847
10.20%
Male
#4
Pamandas Gehimal Vania

Independent

17,285
5.20%
Male
#5
Ramlal Kalidas Aryabandhu

Independent

2,415
0.70%
Male
#6
Kantilal Mangaldas Patel

Independent

2,405
0.70%
Male
#7
Laxmanbhai Ambaram Patel

Independent

1,595
0.50%
Male
#8
Naginbhai Khushalbhai Parmar

Independent

1,428
0.40%
Male
#9
Gordhandas Mohanlal Shah

Independent

620
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Natwarlal Amrutlal Patel Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 181,057 54.40%
2 Sankalchandbhai Kalidas Patel Indian National Congress 83,743 25.20%
3 Navnitlal Lallubhai Shah Bhartiya Jan Sangh 33,847 10.20%
4 Pamandas Gehimal Vania Independent 17,285 5.20%
5 Ramlal Kalidas Aryabandhu Independent 2,415 0.70%
6 Kantilal Mangaldas Patel Independent 2,405 0.70%
7 Laxmanbhai Ambaram Patel Independent 1,595 0.50%
8 Naginbhai Khushalbhai Parmar Independent 1,428 0.40%
9 Gordhandas Mohanlal Shah Independent 620 0.20%

Mahesana — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Natwarlal Amrutlal Patel of Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) secured victory in the Mahesana constituency (Gujarat) with a margin of 97,314 votes.

Out of 541,900 registered electors, 332,863 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 61.40%. A total of 9 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

Natwarlal Amrutlal Patel (Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)) won the Mahesana Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 97,314 votes (29.20%%).

The voter turnout in Mahesana for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 61.40%%.

9 candidates contested from Mahesana constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Mahesana is a Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat.