Chanda, Maharashtra — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chanda (Maharashtra) was won by Abdul Shafi (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 12,284 votes over Atram Raje Vishweshwarrao Dharmarao. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chanda, Maharashtra, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Lal Shyamshah Lal Bhagwanshah | Independent | 128,233 | 50.5% | V. N. Swami (Indian National Congress) | 42,911 (16.9 pts) |
| 1967 | K. M. Kaushik | Independent | 139,310 | 50.3% | Tai Kannamwar (Indian National Congress) | 16,836 (6.1 pts) |
| 1971 | Abdul Shafi | Indian National Congress | 161,707 | 49.7% | Atram Raje Vishweshwarrao Dharmarao (Independent) | 12,284 (3.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Shyamshah Lal Bhagwanshah | Independent | 128,233 | 50.5% |
| V. N. Swami | Indian National Congress | 85,322 | 33.6% |
| Laxmanrao Narayan Khobragade | REP | 40,467 | 15.9% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. M. Kaushik | Independent | 139,310 | 50.3% |
| Tai Kannamwar | Indian National Congress | 122,474 | 44.2% |
| N. R. Pandharam | Independent | 12,748 | 4.6% |
| B. U. Wahane | Independent | 2,518 | 0.9% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Shafi | Indian National Congress | 161,707 | 49.7% |
| Atram Raje Vishweshwarrao Dharmarao | Independent | 149,423 | 45.9% |
| Vithalrao Laxmanrao Deotale | Praja Socialist Party | 8,230 | 2.5% |
| Ganpatrao Govindrao Amrutkar | Communist Party of India | 3,294 | 1.0% |
| Sitaram Haridas Selmek | Independent | 2,569 | 0.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chanda has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chanda in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Abdul Shafi (Indian National Congress) won Chanda, Maharashtra, in 1971 with 161,707 votes (49.7%), a margin of 12,284 votes over Atram Raje Vishweshwarrao Dharmarao.
Which parties have won Chanda since 1962?
Since 1962, Chanda has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chanda?
The closest result on record for Chanda was 1971, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 12,284 votes (3.8 percentage points).