Ramtek Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

A. G. Sonar of Indian National Congress won the Ramtek Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 105,349 votes (29.70%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 508,935 registered electors and 354,511 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 69.70%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

A. G. Sonar

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
105,349
Margin %
29.70%
Total Electors
508,935
Votes Polled
354,511
Turnout
69.70%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
240
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
A. G. Sonar

Indian National Congress

183,258
51.70%
Male
#2
R. N. Patil

Republican Party Of India

77,909
22.00%
Male
#3
S. V. Selokar

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

38,563
10.90%
Male
#4
A. Kalamkar

Independent

36,281
10.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 A. G. Sonar Indian National Congress 183,258 51.70%
2 R. N. Patil Republican Party Of India 77,909 22.00%
3 S. V. Selokar Bhartiya Jan Sangh 38,563 10.90%
4 A. Kalamkar Independent 36,281 10.20%

Ramtek — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, A. G. Sonar of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Ramtek constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 105,349 votes.

Out of 508,935 registered electors, 354,511 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 69.70%. A total of 4 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

A. G. Sonar (Indian National Congress) won the Ramtek Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 105,349 votes (29.70%%).

The voter turnout in Ramtek for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 69.70%%.

4 candidates contested from Ramtek constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Ramtek is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.