Washim Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 GEN

Ghulam Nabi Azad of Indian National Congress won the Washim Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 10,359 votes (2.20%).

8 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 686,573 registered electors and 481,264 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 70.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Ghulam Nabi Azad

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
10,359
Margin %
2.20%
Total Electors
686,573
Votes Polled
481,264
Turnout
70.10%
Candidates
8
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
601
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Ghulam Nabi Azad

Indian National Congress

197,822
41.10%
Male
#2
Rathod Gokuldas Dekhsing

Indian Congress (SOCIALIST)

187,463
39.00%
Male
#3
Chandan Raghobaji Telang

Independent

69,370
14.40%
Male
#4
Patil Manoharrao Nagorao

Independent

6,218
1.30%
Male
#5
C. K. Mankikar

Independent

2,402
0.50%
Male
#6
Kadam Nagarao Jukaram

Lok Dal

2,034
0.40%
Male
#7
Mahadeo Tukaramji Khadse

Independent

1,950
0.40%
Male
#8
Vikram Kisan Pradhan

Independent

628
0.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Ghulam Nabi Azad Indian National Congress 197,822 41.10%
2 Rathod Gokuldas Dekhsing Indian Congress (SOCIALIST) 187,463 39.00%
3 Chandan Raghobaji Telang Independent 69,370 14.40%
4 Patil Manoharrao Nagorao Independent 6,218 1.30%
5 C. K. Mankikar Independent 2,402 0.50%
6 Kadam Nagarao Jukaram Lok Dal 2,034 0.40%
7 Mahadeo Tukaramji Khadse Independent 1,950 0.40%
8 Vikram Kisan Pradhan Independent 628 0.10%

Washim — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, Ghulam Nabi Azad of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Washim constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 10,359 votes.

Out of 686,573 registered electors, 481,264 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 70.10%. A total of 8 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

Ghulam Nabi Azad (Indian National Congress) won the Washim Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 10,359 votes (2.20%%).

The voter turnout in Washim for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 70.10%%.

8 candidates contested from Washim constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Washim is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.