Osmanabad Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 SC

Shrangare Tukaram Sadashiv of Indian National Congress won the Osmanabad Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 61,544 votes (21.90%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 566,631 registered electors and 281,661 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 49.70%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Shrangare Tukaram Sadashiv

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
61,544
Margin %
21.90%
Total Electors
566,631
Votes Polled
281,661
Turnout
49.70%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
271
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Shrangare Tukaram Sadashiv

Indian National Congress

162,934
57.80%
Male
#2
Sarwade Kamlakarrao Rukmaji

Bharatiya Lok Dal

101,390
36.00%
Male
#3
Pagare N.D.

Independent

9,058
3.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Shrangare Tukaram Sadashiv Indian National Congress 162,934 57.80%
2 Sarwade Kamlakarrao Rukmaji Bharatiya Lok Dal 101,390 36.00%
3 Pagare N.D. Independent 9,058 3.20%

Osmanabad — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Shrangare Tukaram Sadashiv of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Osmanabad constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 61,544 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 566,631 registered electors, 281,661 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 49.70%. 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

Shrangare Tukaram Sadashiv (Indian National Congress) won the Osmanabad Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 61,544 votes (21.90%%).

The voter turnout in Osmanabad for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 49.70%%.

3 candidates contested from Osmanabad constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Osmanabad is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.