Tarn Taran Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Punjab · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

G.S. Dhillon of Indian National Congress won the Tarn Taran Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 45,192 votes (12.50%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 542,288 registered electors and 362,554 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 66.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

G.S. Dhillon

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
45,192
Margin %
12.50%
Total Electors
542,288
Votes Polled
362,554
Turnout
66.90%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Punjab
Constituency Number
607
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G.S. Dhillon

Indian National Congress

161,050
44.40%
Male
#2
R. Singh

Akali Dal - Sant Fateh Singh Group

115,858
32.00%
Male
#3
D. Singh

Swatantra

31,008
8.60%
Male
#4
A.S.N. Posh

Independent

13,844
3.80%
Male
#5
M.S. Tarsikka

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)

11,598
3.20%
Male
#6
S.S. Joshi

Communist Party Of India

11,273
3.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G.S. Dhillon Indian National Congress 161,050 44.40%
2 R. Singh Akali Dal - Sant Fateh Singh Group 115,858 32.00%
3 D. Singh Swatantra 31,008 8.60%
4 A.S.N. Posh Independent 13,844 3.80%
5 M.S. Tarsikka Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) 11,598 3.20%
6 S.S. Joshi Communist Party Of India 11,273 3.10%

Tarn Taran — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, G.S. Dhillon of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Tarn Taran constituency (Punjab) with a margin of 45,192 votes.

Out of 542,288 registered electors, 362,554 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 66.90%. 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

G.S. Dhillon (Indian National Congress) won the Tarn Taran Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 45,192 votes (12.50%%).

The voter turnout in Tarn Taran for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 66.90%%.

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

Tarn Taran is a Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab.