Medak Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

S. L. Bai . of Indian National Congress won the Medak Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 84,665 votes (28.60%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 498,348 registered electors and 296,187 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 59.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

S. L. Bai .

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
84,665
Margin %
28.60%
Total Electors
498,348
Votes Polled
296,187
Turnout
59.40%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
390
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. L. Bai .

Indian National Congress

127,917
43.20%
Male
#2
K. Ramiah

Independent

43,252
14.60%
Male
#3
J. Shankeriah

Independent

42,985
14.50%
Male
#4
C. P. Lingam

Swatantra

31,124
10.50%
Male
#5
R. R. Vaidya

Independent

19,016
6.40%
Male
#6
M. J. Reddy

Samyukta Socialist Party

14,843
5.00%
Male
#7
M. V. Choudary

Independent

4,368
1.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. L. Bai . Indian National Congress 127,917 43.20%
2 K. Ramiah Independent 43,252 14.60%
3 J. Shankeriah Independent 42,985 14.50%
4 C. P. Lingam Swatantra 31,124 10.50%
5 R. R. Vaidya Independent 19,016 6.40%
6 M. J. Reddy Samyukta Socialist Party 14,843 5.00%
7 M. V. Choudary Independent 4,368 1.50%

Medak — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, S. L. Bai . of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Medak constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 84,665 votes.

Out of 498,348 registered electors, 296,187 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 59.40%. A total of 7 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

S. L. Bai . (Indian National Congress) won the Medak Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 84,665 votes (28.60%%).

The voter turnout in Medak for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 59.40%%.

7 candidates contested from Medak constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Medak is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.