Pandharpur Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

T. H. Sonavane of Indian National Congress won the Pandharpur Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 1,079 votes (0.30%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 488,018 registered electors and 333,717 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 68.40%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

T. H. Sonavane

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
1,079
Margin %
0.30%
Total Electors
488,018
Votes Polled
333,717
Turnout
68.40%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
598
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
T. H. Sonavane

Indian National Congress

159,818
47.90%
Male
#2
N. S. Kambale

Republican Party Of India

158,739
47.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 T. H. Sonavane Indian National Congress 159,818 47.90%
2 N. S. Kambale Republican Party Of India 158,739 47.60%

Pandharpur — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, T. H. Sonavane of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Pandharpur constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 1,079 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 488,018 registered electors, 333,717 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 68.40%. A total of 2 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

T. H. Sonavane (Indian National Congress) won the Pandharpur Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 1,079 votes (0.30%%).

The voter turnout in Pandharpur for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 68.40%%.

2 candidates contested from Pandharpur constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Pandharpur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.