Washim Lok Sabha Election Result 1989

Maharashtra · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1989 GEN

Deshmukh Anantrao Vitthalrao of Indian National Congress won the Washim Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra in the 1989 general election, with a winning margin of 135,854 votes (23.90%).

10 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 853,576 registered electors and 568,338 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 66.60%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Deshmukh Anantrao Vitthalrao

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
135,854
Margin %
23.90%
Total Electors
853,576
Votes Polled
568,338
Turnout
66.60%
Candidates
10
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Maharashtra
Constituency Number
601
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1989
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Deshmukh Anantrao Vitthalrao

Indian National Congress

306,935
54.00%
Male
#2
Yedatkar Laxmanrao Hanguji

Independent

171,081
30.10%
Male
#3
Abdul Rauf Sk. Mohiyoddin

Bharatiya Republican Paksha

37,643
6.60%
Male
#4
Atote Gopalrao Sukhdeorao

All India Dalit Muslim Minorities Suraksha Mahasangh

12,700
2.20%
Male
#5
Gulmohammad Khan Wayyub Khan

Independent

8,369
1.50%
Male
#6
Bhole Ashok Motiram

Doordarshi Party

6,366
1.10%
Male
#7
Gawande Gulabrao Ramrao

Shiv Sena

6,171
1.10%
Male
#8
Sonone Ramprabha Suryabhanji

Bahujan Samaj Party

3,166
0.60%
Male
#9
Jadhao Babusing Madansing

Independent

1,198
0.20%
Male
#10
Dabaje Pralhadrao Ashruji

Independent

1,020
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Deshmukh Anantrao Vitthalrao Indian National Congress 306,935 54.00%
2 Yedatkar Laxmanrao Hanguji Independent 171,081 30.10%
3 Abdul Rauf Sk. Mohiyoddin Bharatiya Republican Paksha 37,643 6.60%
4 Atote Gopalrao Sukhdeorao All India Dalit Muslim Minorities Suraksha Mahasangh 12,700 2.20%
5 Gulmohammad Khan Wayyub Khan Independent 8,369 1.50%
6 Bhole Ashok Motiram Doordarshi Party 6,366 1.10%
7 Gawande Gulabrao Ramrao Shiv Sena 6,171 1.10%
8 Sonone Ramprabha Suryabhanji Bahujan Samaj Party 3,166 0.60%
9 Jadhao Babusing Madansing Independent 1,198 0.20%
10 Dabaje Pralhadrao Ashruji Independent 1,020 0.20%

Washim — 1989 Election Analysis

In the 1989 Lok Sabha election, Deshmukh Anantrao Vitthalrao of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Washim constituency (Maharashtra) with a margin of 135,854 votes.

Out of 853,576 registered electors, 568,338 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 66.60%. A total of 10 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

Deshmukh Anantrao Vitthalrao (Indian National Congress) won the Washim Lok Sabha seat in 1989.

The margin was 135,854 votes (23.90%%).

The voter turnout in Washim for the 1989 Lok Sabha election was 66.60%%.

10 candidates contested from Washim constituency in the 1989 Lok Sabha election.

Washim is a Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra.