Dabhoi, Gujarat — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dabhoi (Gujarat) was won by Prabhudas Khushalbhai Patel (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 29,675 votes over Manubhai Motibhai Patel. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Dabhoi, Gujarat, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | M.M. Patel | Indian National Congress | 159,453 | 54.7% | P.K. Patel (Swatantra Party) | 27,589 (9.5 pts) |
| 1971 | Prabhudas Khushalbhai Patel | Indian National Congress | 163,779 | 54.1% | Manubhai Motibhai Patel (Congress (O)) | 29,675 (9.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.M. Patel | Indian National Congress | 159,453 | 54.7% |
| P.K. Patel | Swatantra Party | 131,864 | 45.3% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhudas Khushalbhai Patel | Indian National Congress | 163,779 | 54.1% |
| Manubhai Motibhai Patel | Congress (O) | 134,104 | 44.3% |
| Kailasprasad Mishrilal Joshi | Independent | 2,718 | 0.9% |
| Mohanbhai Jesangbhai Vasava | Independent | 1,925 | 0.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Dabhoi has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dabhoi in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Prabhudas Khushalbhai Patel (Indian National Congress) won Dabhoi, Gujarat, in 1971 with 163,779 votes (54.1%), a margin of 29,675 votes over Manubhai Motibhai Patel.
Which parties have won Dabhoi since 1967?
Since 1967, Dabhoi has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Dabhoi?
The closest result on record for Dabhoi was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 27,589 votes (9.5 percentage points).