Washim Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

Naik Vasantrao Phulsing of Indian National Congress won the Washim Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 73,157 votes (19.90%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 537,856 registered electors and 367,227 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 68.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Naik Vasantrao Phulsing

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
73,157
Margin %
19.90%
Total Electors
537,856
Votes Polled
367,227
Turnout
68.30%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
601
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Naik Vasantrao Phulsing

Indian National Congress

213,339
58.10%
Male
#2
Khandare Shankarrao Sambhuji

Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE)

140,182
38.20%
Male
#3
Kodgirwar Ramdas Dattatraya

Independent

1,978
0.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Naik Vasantrao Phulsing Indian National Congress 213,339 58.10%
2 Khandare Shankarrao Sambhuji Republican Party Of India (KHOBRAGADE) 140,182 38.20%
3 Kodgirwar Ramdas Dattatraya Independent 1,978 0.50%

Washim — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, Naik Vasantrao Phulsing of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Washim constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 73,157 votes.

Out of 537,856 registered electors, 367,227 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 68.30%. 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

Naik Vasantrao Phulsing (Indian National Congress) won the Washim Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 73,157 votes (19.90%%).

The voter turnout in Washim for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 68.30%%.

3 candidates contested from Washim constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Washim is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.