Wardha Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj of Indian National Congress won the Wardha Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 38,041 votes (11.20%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 493,191 registered electors and 340,328 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 69.00%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
38,041
Margin %
11.20%
Total Electors
493,191
Votes Polled
340,328
Turnout
69.00%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
239
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj

Indian National Congress

143,289
42.10%
Male
#2
Narayansinh Sampatsinh Weakey

Independent

105,248
30.90%
Male
#3
Sheshrao Bajirao Jadhao

Independent

28,550
8.40%
Male
#4
Balram Gajanan Shende

Swatantra

17,050
5.00%
Male
#5
Haridas Damji Awode

Independent

12,968
3.80%
Male
#6
Bhaurao Marotiji Timande

Independent

12,372
3.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj Indian National Congress 143,289 42.10%
2 Narayansinh Sampatsinh Weakey Independent 105,248 30.90%
3 Sheshrao Bajirao Jadhao Independent 28,550 8.40%
4 Balram Gajanan Shende Swatantra 17,050 5.00%
5 Haridas Damji Awode Independent 12,968 3.80%
6 Bhaurao Marotiji Timande Independent 12,372 3.60%

Wardha — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Wardha constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 38,041 votes.

Out of 493,191 registered electors, 340,328 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 69.00%. 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

Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj (Indian National Congress) won the Wardha Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 38,041 votes (11.20%%).

The voter turnout in Wardha for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 69.00%%.

6 candidates contested from Wardha constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Wardha is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.