Shimla Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Himachal Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

P. Singh of Indian National Congress won the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 33,130 votes (24.50%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 253,012 registered electors and 135,164 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 53.40%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

P. Singh

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
33,130
Margin %
24.50%
Total Electors
253,012
Votes Polled
135,164
Turnout
53.40%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Himachal Pradesh
Constituency Number
134
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
P. Singh

Indian National Congress

72,870
53.90%
Male
#2
S. Singh

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

39,740
29.40%
Male
#3
T. Ram

Republican Party Of India

18,102
13.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 P. Singh Indian National Congress 72,870 53.90%
2 S. Singh Bhartiya Jan Sangh 39,740 29.40%
3 T. Ram Republican Party Of India 18,102 13.40%

Shimla — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, P. Singh of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Shimla constituency (Himachal Pradesh) with a margin of 33,130 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 253,012 registered electors, 135,164 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 53.40%. A total of 3 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

P. Singh (Indian National Congress) won the Shimla Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 33,130 votes (24.50%%).

The voter turnout in Shimla for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 53.40%%.

3 candidates contested from Shimla constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Shimla is a Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh.