Solapur Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

Damani Surajratan Fatehchand of Indian National Congress won the Solapur Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 34,043 votes (10.00%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 525,311 registered electors and 341,870 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Damani Surajratan Fatehchand

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
34,043
Margin %
10.00%
Total Electors
525,311
Votes Polled
341,870
Turnout
65.10%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
273
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Damani Surajratan Fatehchand

Indian National Congress

183,424
53.70%
Male
#2
Kadadi Madeppa Bandappa

Bharatiya Lok Dal

149,381
43.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Damani Surajratan Fatehchand Indian National Congress 183,424 53.70%
2 Kadadi Madeppa Bandappa Bharatiya Lok Dal 149,381 43.70%

Solapur — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Damani Surajratan Fatehchand of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Solapur constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 34,043 votes.

Out of 525,311 registered electors, 341,870 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.10%. A total of 2 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

Damani Surajratan Fatehchand (Indian National Congress) won the Solapur Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 34,043 votes (10.00%%).

The voter turnout in Solapur for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 65.10%%.

2 candidates contested from Solapur constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Solapur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.