Shahdol Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 ST

G. Kumari of Indian National Congress won the Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 97,804 votes (51.10%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 471,957 registered electors and 191,246 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 40.50%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

G. Kumari

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
97,804
Margin %
51.10%
Total Electors
471,957
Votes Polled
191,246
Turnout
40.50%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
214
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G. Kumari

Indian National Congress

117,146
61.30%
Male
#2
S. Singh

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

19,342
10.10%
Male
#3
B. Singh

Samyukta Socialist Party

14,420
7.50%
Male
#4
R.D. Singh

Independent

12,183
6.40%
Male
#5
K. Singh

Praja Socialist Party

9,462
4.90%
Male
#6
O. Singh

Independent

5,464
2.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G. Kumari Indian National Congress 117,146 61.30%
2 S. Singh Bhartiya Jan Sangh 19,342 10.10%
3 B. Singh Samyukta Socialist Party 14,420 7.50%
4 R.D. Singh Independent 12,183 6.40%
5 K. Singh Praja Socialist Party 9,462 4.90%
6 O. Singh Independent 5,464 2.90%

Shahdol — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, G. Kumari of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Shahdol constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 97,804 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 471,957 registered electors, 191,246 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 40.50%. 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

G. Kumari (Indian National Congress) won the Shahdol Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 97,804 votes (51.10%%).

The voter turnout in Shahdol for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 40.50%%.

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

Shahdol is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.