Secunderabad Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

M. M. Hashim of Indian National Congress won the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 3,847 votes (1.10%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 615,045 registered electors and 337,559 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 54.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M. M. Hashim

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
3,847
Margin %
1.10%
Total Electors
615,045
Votes Polled
337,559
Turnout
54.90%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
392
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M. M. Hashim

Indian National Congress

160,230
47.50%
Male
#2
T. Laxmi Kantamma

Bharatiya Lok Dal

156,383
46.30%
Male
#3
D. V. S. S. Murthy

Independent

4,638
1.40%
Male
#4
K. Joseph Reddy

Independent

3,287
1.00%
Male
#5
Y. Rajendra Babu

Independent

2,917
0.90%
Male
#6
M. Sojee

Independent

1,413
0.40%
Male
#7
B. G. Keskar

Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha

664
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M. M. Hashim Indian National Congress 160,230 47.50%
2 T. Laxmi Kantamma Bharatiya Lok Dal 156,383 46.30%
3 D. V. S. S. Murthy Independent 4,638 1.40%
4 K. Joseph Reddy Independent 3,287 1.00%
5 Y. Rajendra Babu Independent 2,917 0.90%
6 M. Sojee Independent 1,413 0.40%
7 B. G. Keskar Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha 664 0.20%

Secunderabad — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, M. M. Hashim of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Secunderabad constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 3,847 votes.

Out of 615,045 registered electors, 337,559 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.90%. A total of 7 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

M. M. Hashim (Indian National Congress) won the Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 3,847 votes (1.10%%).

The voter turnout in Secunderabad for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 54.90%%.

7 candidates contested from Secunderabad constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Secunderabad is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.