Nellore Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 SC

Doddav Arapukamakshiah of Indian National Congress won the Nellore Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 173,934 votes (47.80%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 596,687 registered electors and 364,197 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 61.00%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Doddav Arapukamakshiah

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
173,934
Margin %
47.80%
Total Electors
596,687
Votes Polled
364,197
Turnout
61.00%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
22
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Doddav Arapukamakshiah

Indian National Congress

235,658
64.70%
Male
#2
Bangapulakshman

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

61,724
16.90%
Male
#3
Swarna Vemayya

Communist Party Of India

34,266
9.40%
Male
#4
Mangalagirinandas

Independent

8,804
2.40%
Male
#5
E. V. Chinnaiah

Minorities Labour Party

7,828
2.10%
Male
#6
Vallampenchalaiah

Independent

4,476
1.20%
Male
#7
Dasinarasimhan

Independent

3,315
0.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Doddav Arapukamakshiah Indian National Congress 235,658 64.70%
2 Bangapulakshman Bhartiya Jan Sangh 61,724 16.90%
3 Swarna Vemayya Communist Party Of India 34,266 9.40%
4 Mangalagirinandas Independent 8,804 2.40%
5 E. V. Chinnaiah Minorities Labour Party 7,828 2.10%
6 Vallampenchalaiah Independent 4,476 1.20%
7 Dasinarasimhan Independent 3,315 0.90%

Nellore — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Doddav Arapukamakshiah of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Nellore constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 173,934 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 596,687 registered electors, 364,197 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 61.00%. 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

Doddav Arapukamakshiah (Indian National Congress) won the Nellore Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 173,934 votes (47.80%%).

The voter turnout in Nellore for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 61.00%%.

7 candidates contested from Nellore constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Nellore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.