Malegaon Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 ST

Z. M. Kahandole of Indian National Congress won the Malegaon Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 9,202 votes (3.20%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 453,548 registered electors and 283,893 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 62.60%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Z. M. Kahandole

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
9,202
Margin %
3.20%
Total Electors
453,548
Votes Polled
283,893
Turnout
62.60%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
597
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Z. M. Kahandole

Indian National Congress

140,167
49.40%
Male
#2
D. R. More

Republican Party Of India

130,965
46.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Z. M. Kahandole Indian National Congress 140,167 49.40%
2 D. R. More Republican Party Of India 130,965 46.10%

Malegaon — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, Z. M. Kahandole of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Malegaon constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 9,202 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 453,548 registered electors, 283,893 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.60%. 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

Z. M. Kahandole (Indian National Congress) won the Malegaon Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 9,202 votes (3.20%%).

The voter turnout in Malegaon for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 62.60%%.

2 candidates contested from Malegaon constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Malegaon is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.