Vidisha Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Madhya Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 GEN

Pratapbhanu Krishnagopal of Indian National Congress (I) won the Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 5,080 votes (1.40%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 642,322 registered electors and 360,501 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 56.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

Pratapbhanu Krishnagopal

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
5,080
Margin %
1.40%
Total Electors
642,322
Votes Polled
360,501
Turnout
56.10%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Madhya Pradesh
Constituency Number
220
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Pratapbhanu Krishnagopal

Indian National Congress (I)

152,682
42.40%
Male
#2
Raghavji

Janta Party

147,602
40.90%
Male
#3
Bharatsingh

Janta Party (SECULAR)

34,751
9.60%
Male
#4
Dhannalal

Indian National Congress (U)

6,273
1.70%
Male
#5
Shambhudayal

Independent

4,832
1.30%
Male
#6
Radhelal Agarwal

Independent

2,647
0.70%
Male
#7
Anwar Hashmi Mohd. Usman

Independent

2,488
0.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Pratapbhanu Krishnagopal Indian National Congress (I) 152,682 42.40%
2 Raghavji Janta Party 147,602 40.90%
3 Bharatsingh Janta Party (SECULAR) 34,751 9.60%
4 Dhannalal Indian National Congress (U) 6,273 1.70%
5 Shambhudayal Independent 4,832 1.30%
6 Radhelal Agarwal Independent 2,647 0.70%
7 Anwar Hashmi Mohd. Usman Independent 2,488 0.70%

Vidisha — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, Pratapbhanu Krishnagopal of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Vidisha constituency (Madhya Pradesh) with a margin of 5,080 votes.

Out of 642,322 registered electors, 360,501 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 56.10%. A total of 7 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

Pratapbhanu Krishnagopal (Indian National Congress (I)) won the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 5,080 votes (1.40%%).

The voter turnout in Vidisha for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 56.10%%.

7 candidates contested from Vidisha constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Vidisha is a Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh.