Outer Delhi Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Delhi · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

B. Parkash of Indian National Congress won the Outer Delhi Lok Sabha constituency in Delhi in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 9,223 votes (5.20%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 258,107 registered electors and 176,794 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 68.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

B. Parkash

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
9,223
Margin %
5.20%
Total Electors
258,107
Votes Polled
176,794
Turnout
68.50%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Delhi
Constituency Number
562
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B. Parkash

Indian National Congress

67,017
37.90%
Male
#2
M. Singh

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

57,794
32.70%
Male
#3
C. K. Nair

Independent

21,526
12.20%
Male
#4
R. Phool

Republican Party Of India

9,322
5.30%
Male
#5
G. Singh

Independent

5,869
3.30%
Male
#6
S. L. Gaur

Independent

2,777
1.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B. Parkash Indian National Congress 67,017 37.90%
2 M. Singh Bhartiya Jan Sangh 57,794 32.70%
3 C. K. Nair Independent 21,526 12.20%
4 R. Phool Republican Party Of India 9,322 5.30%
5 G. Singh Independent 5,869 3.30%
6 S. L. Gaur Independent 2,777 1.60%

Outer Delhi — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, B. Parkash of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Outer Delhi constituency (Delhi) with a margin of 9,223 votes.

Out of 258,107 registered electors, 176,794 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 68.50%. 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

B. Parkash (Indian National Congress) won the Outer Delhi Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 9,223 votes (5.20%%).

The voter turnout in Outer Delhi for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 68.50%%.

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

Outer Delhi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Delhi.