Solapur Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

S. F. Damani of Indian National Congress won the Solapur Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 23,713 votes (8.30%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 445,183 registered electors and 286,454 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 64.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

S. F. Damani

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
23,713
Margin %
8.30%
Total Electors
445,183
Votes Polled
286,454
Turnout
64.40%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
273
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. F. Damani

Indian National Congress

116,734
40.80%
Male
#2
S. M . Dhanashetti

Independent

93,021
32.50%
Male
#3
J. A. S. M. Husen

Swatantra

31,697
11.10%
Male
#4
C. K. Chandele

Independent

20,395
7.10%
Male
#5
H. A. Babaleshwar

Independent

8,091
2.80%
Male
#6
B. R. Rathi

Independent

1,328
0.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. F. Damani Indian National Congress 116,734 40.80%
2 S. M . Dhanashetti Independent 93,021 32.50%
3 J. A. S. M. Husen Swatantra 31,697 11.10%
4 C. K. Chandele Independent 20,395 7.10%
5 H. A. Babaleshwar Independent 8,091 2.80%
6 B. R. Rathi Independent 1,328 0.50%

Solapur — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, S. F. Damani of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Solapur constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 23,713 votes.

Out of 445,183 registered electors, 286,454 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 64.40%. 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

S. F. Damani (Indian National Congress) won the Solapur Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 23,713 votes (8.30%%).

The voter turnout in Solapur for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 64.40%%.

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

Solapur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.