Siddipet Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

G. Venkatswamy of Indian National Congress won the Siddipet Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 97,830 votes (30.30%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 489,114 registered electors and 322,462 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.90%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

G. Venkatswamy

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
97,830
Margin %
30.30%
Total Electors
489,114
Votes Polled
322,462
Turnout
65.90%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
544
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G. Venkatswamy

Indian National Congress

161,273
50.00%
Male
#2
A. R. Devraj

Communist Party Of India

63,443
19.70%
Male
#3
Laxmidass

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)

59,448
18.40%
Male
#4
M. Sailu

Swatantra

15,507
4.80%
Male
#5
I. Ramchander

Independent

10,162
3.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G. Venkatswamy Indian National Congress 161,273 50.00%
2 A. R. Devraj Communist Party Of India 63,443 19.70%
3 Laxmidass Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) 59,448 18.40%
4 M. Sailu Swatantra 15,507 4.80%
5 I. Ramchander Independent 10,162 3.20%

Siddipet — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, G. Venkatswamy of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Siddipet constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 97,830 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 489,114 registered electors, 322,462 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.90%. A total of 5 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. Venkatswamy (Indian National Congress) won the Siddipet Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 97,830 votes (30.30%%).

The voter turnout in Siddipet for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 65.90%%.

5 candidates contested from Siddipet constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Siddipet is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.