Misrikh Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Uttar Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

S. Prasad of Indian National Congress won the Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 4,934 votes (2.00%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 521,651 registered electors and 244,097 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 46.80%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

S. Prasad

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
4,934
Margin %
2.00%
Total Electors
521,651
Votes Polled
244,097
Turnout
46.80%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Uttar Pradesh
Constituency Number
435
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. Prasad

Indian National Congress

70,476
28.90%
Male
#2
G. Prasad

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

65,542
26.90%
Male
#3
M. Chand

Samyukta Socialist Party

56,574
23.20%
Male
#4
Takerey

Independent

14,521
5.90%
Male
#5
S. Sachchidanand

Praja Socialist Party

13,685
5.60%
Male
#6
D. Nandan

Independent

13,296
5.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. Prasad Indian National Congress 70,476 28.90%
2 G. Prasad Bhartiya Jan Sangh 65,542 26.90%
3 M. Chand Samyukta Socialist Party 56,574 23.20%
4 Takerey Independent 14,521 5.90%
5 S. Sachchidanand Praja Socialist Party 13,685 5.60%
6 D. Nandan Independent 13,296 5.40%

Misrikh — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, S. Prasad of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Misrikh constituency (Uttar Pradesh) with a margin of 4,934 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 521,651 registered electors, 244,097 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 46.80%. A total of 6 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. Prasad (Indian National Congress) won the Misrikh Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 4,934 votes (2.00%%).

The voter turnout in Misrikh for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 46.80%%.

6 candidates contested from Misrikh constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Misrikh is a Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.