Srikakulam Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

G. Latchanna of Swatantra won the Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 60,358 votes (17.30%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 490,667 registered electors and 349,154 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 71.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Swatantra

G. Latchanna

Swatantra

Victory Margin
60,358
Margin %
17.30%
Total Electors
490,667
Votes Polled
349,154
Turnout
71.20%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
2
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G. Latchanna

Swatantra

189,771
54.40%
Male
#2
B. Rajagopalrao

Indian National Congress

129,413
37.10%
Male
#3
K.S. Rao

Independent

17,464
5.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G. Latchanna Swatantra 189,771 54.40%
2 B. Rajagopalrao Indian National Congress 129,413 37.10%
3 K.S. Rao Independent 17,464 5.00%

Srikakulam — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, G. Latchanna of Swatantra secured victory in the Srikakulam constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 60,358 votes.

Out of 490,667 registered electors, 349,154 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 71.20%. 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

G. Latchanna (Swatantra) won the Srikakulam Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 60,358 votes (17.30%%).

The voter turnout in Srikakulam for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 71.20%%.

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

Srikakulam is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.