Khamgaon, Maharashtra — Lok Sabha Election Results
Khamgaon (Maharashtra) was won by Arjun Shripat Kasture (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 180,845 votes over Dagadu Zangoji Palaspagar. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Khamgaon, Maharashtra, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Laxman Shrawan Bhatkar | Indian National Congress | 147,168 | 53.8% | Dinanath Baxuram Badhade (REP) | 70,423 (25.8 pts) |
| 1967 | A. S. Kasture | Indian National Congress | 188,450 | 56.9% | D. B. Dabhade (RPI) | 76,295 (23.0 pts) |
| 1971 | Arjun Shripat Kasture | Indian National Congress | 228,216 | 80.6% | Dagadu Zangoji Palaspagar (RPK) | 180,845 (63.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laxman Shrawan Bhatkar | Indian National Congress | 147,168 | 53.8% |
| Dinanath Baxuram Badhade | REP | 76,745 | 28.1% |
| Hiralal Budhulal Manekar | Jharkhand Party | 26,711 | 9.8% |
| Gunaji Sadu Sawadekar | Independent | 22,791 | 8.3% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. S. Kasture | Indian National Congress | 188,450 | 56.9% |
| D. B. Dabhade | RPI | 112,155 | 33.9% |
| D. G. Hiwale | Independent | 30,626 | 9.2% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Shripat Kasture | Indian National Congress | 228,216 | 80.6% |
| Dagadu Zangoji Palaspagar | RPK | 47,371 | 16.7% |
| Bindaram Rambhau Khiradkar | Independent | 7,388 | 2.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Khamgaon has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Khamgaon in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Arjun Shripat Kasture (Indian National Congress) won Khamgaon, Maharashtra, in 1971 with 228,216 votes (80.6%), a margin of 180,845 votes over Dagadu Zangoji Palaspagar.
Which parties have won Khamgaon since 1962?
Since 1962, Khamgaon has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Khamgaon?
The closest result on record for Khamgaon was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat RPI by just 76,295 votes (23.0 percentage points).