Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

S A Dange of Communist Party Of India won the Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 7,004 votes (2.00%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 483,146 registered electors and 342,542 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 70.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Communist Party Of India

S A Dange

Communist Party Of India

Victory Margin
7,004
Margin %
2.00%
Total Electors
483,146
Votes Polled
342,542
Turnout
70.90%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
261
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. D. Bhandare

Indian National Congress

158,060
44.20%
Male
#2
P. K. Atre

Republican Party Of India

151,108
42.20%
Male
#3
B. C. Kamble

Independent

38,405
10.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. D. Bhandare Indian National Congress 158,060 44.20%
2 P. K. Atre Republican Party Of India 151,108 42.20%
3 B. C. Kamble Independent 38,405 10.70%

Mumbai South Central — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, S A Dange of Communist Party Of India secured victory in the Mumbai South Central constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 7,004 votes.

Out of 483,146 registered electors, 342,542 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 70.90%. A total of 3 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 A Dange (Communist Party Of India) won the Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 7,004 votes (2.00%%).

The voter turnout in Mumbai South Central for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 70.90%%.

3 candidates contested from Mumbai South Central constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Mumbai South Central is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.