Sangli Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

Ganapati Tukaram Gotkhinde of Indian National Congress won the Sangli Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 218,256 votes (66.00%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 556,283 registered electors and 330,924 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 59.50%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Ganapati Tukaram Gotkhinde

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
218,256
Margin %
66.00%
Total Electors
556,283
Votes Polled
330,924
Turnout
59.50%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
275
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Ganapati Tukaram Gotkhe

Indian National Congress

253,122
76.50%
Male
#2
Bhagwanrao Dnyandeo Suryawanshi

Peasants & Workers Party

34,866
10.50%
Male
#3
Ramchandra Mahadeo Dange

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

29,457
8.90%
Male
#4
Baburao Krishna Kore

Independent

2,379
0.70%
Male
#5
Krishna Kondiba Khade

Independent

2,170
0.70%
Male
#6
Anant Ramchandra Sutale

Independent

1,816
0.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Ganapati Tukaram Gotkhe Indian National Congress 253,122 76.50%
2 Bhagwanrao Dnyandeo Suryawanshi Peasants & Workers Party 34,866 10.50%
3 Ramchandra Mahadeo Dange Bhartiya Jan Sangh 29,457 8.90%
4 Baburao Krishna Kore Independent 2,379 0.70%
5 Krishna Kondiba Khade Independent 2,170 0.70%
6 Anant Ramchandra Sutale Independent 1,816 0.50%

Sangli — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, Ganapati Tukaram Gotkhinde of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Sangli constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 218,256 votes.

Out of 556,283 registered electors, 330,924 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 59.50%. 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

Ganapati Tukaram Gotkhinde (Indian National Congress) won the Sangli Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 218,256 votes (66.00%%).

The voter turnout in Sangli for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 59.50%%.

6 candidates contested from Sangli constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Sangli is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.