1967 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election

Maharashtra State Assembly Elections, 1967
← 1962 21 February 1967 1972 →
All 270 assembly constituencies to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
136 seats needed for a majority
Turnout64.84% (Increase4.48%)
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Party INC PWPI CPI
Last election 215 seats, 51.22% 15 seats, 7.47% 6 seats, 5.90%
Seats won 203 19 10
Seat change Decrease 12 Increase 4 Increase 4
Popular vote 6,288,564 1,043,239 651,077
Percentage 47.03% 7.80 4.87 %
Swing Decrease 4.19% Increase 0.33% Decrease1.03%
Chief Minister before election

Vasantrao Naik
INC

Elected Chief Minister

Vasantrao Naik
INC

The 1967 Maharashtra State Assembly election was held for the third term of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha. A total of 274 seats were contested. The Indian National Congress won the largest number of seats.[1] Incumbent Chief Minister Vasantrao Naik was reelected as Chief Minister.[1]

List of participating political parties

Party Abbreviation
National Parties
Akhil Bharatiya Jana Sangh BJS
Swatantra Party SWA
Indian National Congress INC
Samyukta Socialist Party SSP
Praja Socialist Party PSP
Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPM/CPI(M)
Communist Party of India CPI
Republican Party of India RPI
State Parties
Peasants and Workers Party PWP

Results

Party results

Summary of results of the Maharashtra State Assembly election, 1967
Political Party
 No. of candidates
 No. of elected
 Seat change
 Number of Votes
 % of Votes
 Change in
vote %
Indian National Congress
203 / 270 (75%)
 270 203 Decrease 12 6,288,564 47.03% Decrease 4.19%
Peasants and Workers Party of India
19 / 270 (7%)
 58 19 Increase 4 1,043,239 7.80% Increase 0.33%
Communist Party of India
10 / 270 (4%)
 41 10 Increase 4 651,077 4.87% Decrease 1.03%
Praja Socialist Party
8 / 270 (3%)
 66 8 Decrease 1 545,935 4.08% Decrease 3.15%
Republican Party of India
5 / 270 (2%)
 79 5 Increase 2 890,377 6.66% Increase 1.28%
Bharatiya Jana Sangh
4 / 270 (1%)
 166 4 Increase 4 1,092,670 8.17% Increase 3.17%
Samyukta Socialist Party
4 / 270 (1%)
 48 4 Increase 3 616,466 4.61% Increase 4.11%
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
1 / 270 (0.4%)
 11 1 Increase 1 145,083 1.08% Increase 1.08% (New Party)
Swatantra Party 40 0 Steady 150,101 1.12% Increase 0.68%
Independents
16 / 270 (6%)
 463 16 Increase 1 1,948,223 14.57% Decrease 2.17%
Total 1242 270 Increase 6 13,371,735 64.84% Increase 4.48%

Elected members

The following is a list of the members who won their elections[1][2]

Constituency Reserved for
(SC/ST/None) 		Member Party
Ratnagiri+Sindhudurga District
Sawantwadi None S. S. Khem Sawant Bhosale Indian National Congress
Vengurla None P. A. Kinalekar Praja Socialist Party
Kankavli None S. S. Sawant Peasants and Workers Party of India
Malwan None V. G. Prabhugaonkar Indian National Congress
Deogad None R. B. Munj Praja Socialist Party
Rajapur None L. R. Hatankar Praja Socialist Party
Lanja None S. K. Athalye Praja Socialist Party
Ratnagiri None S. L. Peje Indian National Congress
Sangameshwar None L. B. Bhuwad Indian National Congress
Chiplun None P. K. Sawant Indian National Congress
Guhagar None M. S. Kosarkar Indian National Congress
Khed Bundar None H. M. Dalwai Indian National Congress
Dapoli None R. V. Bhelose Indian National Congress
Raigad District
Mahad None S. B. Sawant Indian National Congress
Shriwardhan None Antulaya. Rahiman Indian National Congress
Mangaon None P. R. Sanap Peasants and Workers Party of India
Pen None A. P. Shetye Peasants and Workers Party of India
Alibag None D. N. Patil Peasants and Workers Party of India
Panvel None D. B. Patil Peasants and Workers Party of India
Khalapur None S. R. Raut Peasants and Workers Party of India
Mumbai City+Mumbai Suburban District
Colaba None B. B. K. Bawan Independent
Dhobitalao None M. B. Popat Indian National Congress
Girgaon None A. Namjoshi Indian National Congress
Khumbharwada None B. M. Yagnik Indian National Congress
Umarkhadi None G. H. Banatwalla Independent
Mazgaon None V. K. Toraskar Indian National Congress
Nagapada None S. A. Usman Indian National Congress
Khetwadi None M. N. Gogate Indian National Congress
Walkeshwar None H. J. Taleyarkhan Indian National Congress
Byculla None G. B. Ganacharaya Communist Party of India
Lovegrove SC P. T. Patel Indian National Congress
Worli None M. N. Birje Indian National Congress
Parel None K. G. Desai Communist Party of India
Sawree None S. G. Patkar Communist Party of India
Naigaon None R. A. Mahadik Praja Socialist Party
Dadar None W. S. Matkar Indian National Congress
Mahim None F. M. Pinto Indian National Congress
Matunga None L. P. Shah Indian National Congress
Kurla None T. R. Naravane Indian National Congress
Bandra None P. G. Kher Indian National Congress
Santacruz None S. R. Patkar Indian National Congress
Andheri None V. G. Rawal Indian National Congress
Vile Parle None P. H. Vora Indian National Congress
Malad None D. S. Patel Indian National Congress
Borivili None J. G. Dattani Indian National Congress
Chembur None H. R. Advani Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Ghatkopar None D. Samant Republican Party of India
Mulund None P. V. Upadhyay Indian National Congress
Thane+Palghar District
Thana None D. K. Rajarshi Indian National Congress
Kalyan None K. N. Dhulap Peasants and Workers Party of India
Ulhasnagar None S. C. Israi Indian National Congress
Murbad None S. G. Gholap Indian National Congress
Bhiwandi None B. Patil Peasants and Workers Party of India
Bassein None B. Vartak Indian National Congress
Palghar None N. B. Shaha Praja Socialist Party
Dahanu ST M. G. Kadu Indian National Congress
Kasa ST R. V. Sumada Indian National Congress
Jawahar ST K. S. Karavande Indian National Congress
Shahapur ST P. R. Patil Independent
Nashik District
Igatpuri ST S. G. Chavare Indian National Congress
Deolali None S. N. Deshmukh Indian National Congress
Nasik None V. N. Naik Indian National Congress
Sinnar None R. V. Waje Indian National Congress
Niphad None D. B. Patil Indian National Congress
Yeola None M. T. Patil Indian National Congress
Nandgaon None S. D. Hire Samyukta Socialist Party
Malegaon None N. A. M. M. Usman Praja Socialist Party
Dabhadi None V. B. Hire Indian National Congress
Chandor None R. G. Gunjal Indian National Congress
Dindori ST S. B. Ptinde Peasants and Workers Party of India
Surgana ST S. S. Bhoye Republican Party of India
Baglan None P. D. Patil Indian National Congress
Dhule+Nandurbar District
Sakri None U. R. Nandre Communist Party of India
Nawapur ST D. J. Kokani Indian National Congress
Nandurbar ST R. P. Valavi Indian National Congress
Taloda ST D. N. Padvi Indian National Congress
Shahada ST S. B. Pawar Indian National Congress
Shirpur None S. G. Patil Indian National Congress
Sindkheda None N. S. Patil Indian National Congress
Dhulia North None C. N. Patil Indian National Congress
Dhulia South None Dr. Chaudhari Communist Party of India
Jalgaon District
Chalisgaon SC D. D. Chawan Indian National Congress
Parola None G. N. Pawar Indian National Congress
Amalner None K. M. Patil Indian National Congress
Chopda None M. N. Gujrathi Independent
Eranool None D. S. Patil Indian National Congress
Jalgaon None T. T. Salunkhe Indian National Congress
Pachora None S. B. Patil Indian National Congress
Jamner None A. N. Patil Indian National Congress
Bhusawal None P. S. Phalak Indian National Congress
Yawal None J. T. Mahajan Indian National Congress
Raver None M. D. Chaudhari Indian National Congress
Edlabad None P. D. Patil Indian National Congress
Buldhana District
Malkapur None A. S. Deshmukh Indian National Congress
Buldana None S. S. Patil Indian National Congress
Chikhli None T. B. Khedekar Indian National Congress
Lonar None K. T. Sangle Indian National Congress
Mehkar None S. C. Lodhe Indian National Congress
Khamgaon None G. R. Bhatiya Indian National Congress
Shegaon None T. P. Dhokne Indian National Congress
Akola+Washim District
Akot None G. B. Khedkar Indian National Congress
Borgaonmanju None N. S. Sapkal Indian National Congress
Akola None J. S. Goenka Indian National Congress
Balapur None M. A. Virale Indian National Congress
Medshi None R.g. Zanak Indian National Congress
Washim SC M.m. Khirade Indian National Congress
Mangrulpir None C.u. Raghuwanshi Republican Party of India
Murtazapur None P.b. Tidake Indian National Congress
Daryapur None N.u. Deshmukh Indian National Congress
Amravati District
Melghar ST D.n. Patel Indian National Congress
Achalpur None N.s. Deshmukh Indian National Congress
Morshi None K.w. Waman Indian National Congress
Walgaon None V.b. Mahalle Indian National Congress
Amravati None K.n. Nawathe Indian National Congress
Badnera None K.b. Shrungare Republican Party of India
Chandur None B.g. Jadhav Indian National Congress
Wardha District
Arvi None J.g. Kadam Indian National Congress
Pulgaon None N.r. Kale Independent
Wardha None R.m. Ghangare Communist Party of India
Minganghar None K.m. Zade Indian National Congress
Nagpur District
Umrer None S.b. Deotale Indian National Congress
Kamptee None S.a. Pathan Indian National Congress
Nagpur North SC P.r. Wasnik Indian National Congress
Nagpur East None Y. R. Deogade Indian National Congress
Nagpur Central None M. J. Agrawal Indian National Congress
Nagpur West None S. Balraj Indian National Congress
Kalmeshwar None S. K. Wankhede Indian National Congress
Katol None J. S. Chandak Independent
Saoner None N. M. Tidke Indian National Congress
Ramtek None G. R. Mahajan Indian National Congress
Bhandara+Gondia District
Tumsar None K. A. Paradhey Indian National Congress
Bhandara None D. D. Dhote Independent
Tirora None B. L. Patel Indian National Congress
Gondia None G. S. Bajpei Indian National Congress
Goregaon None P. D. Rahangdale Indian National Congress
Amgaon None L. B. Mankar Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Sakoli None S. P. Kapgate Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Arjunimorgaon None A. S. Paulzagade Indian National Congress
Adyar None M. N. Waldewar Republican Party of India
Chandrapur+Gadchiroli District
Armori ST D. V. Narnavare Indian National Congress
Gadchiroli ST R. D. Atram Independent
Sironcha SC J. Y. Sakhare Independent
Rajura None S. B. Jiwtode Guruji Independent
Chanda None E. P. Salve Indian National Congress
Saoli None W. V. Goddamvar Indian National Congress
Brahmapuri None B. M. Gurpude Indian National Congress
Chimur None M. D. Tumpalhwar Indian National Congress
Bhadrawati None R. J. Deotale Indian National Congress
Yavatmal District
Wani None V. N. Gohokar Indian National Congress
Ralegaon ST M. N. Bhalavi Independent
Kelapur None A. D. Parvekar Indian National Congress
Yeotmal None J. B. Dhote Independent
Darwha None V.b. Ghuikhedkar Independent
Digras None K. D. Mahindre Indian National Congress
Pusad None V. P. Naik Indian National Congress
Umarkhed None S. A. Mane Indian National Congress
Nanded District
Kinwat None U. B. Rathod Indian National Congress
Hadgaon None B. K. Deshmukh Indian National Congress
Nanded None S. F. P. S. M. Pasha Indian National Congress
Bhokar None S. B. Chavan Indian National Congress
Biloli None J. G. Ambekar Indian National Congress
Degloor SC M. R. Ghate Indian National Congress
Kandhar None K. S. Dhondage Peasants and Workers Party of India
Parbhani+Hingoli District
Gangakhed SC Nameorao Marotrao Indian National Congress
Parbhani None A. R. Gavane Peasants and Workers Party of India
Basmath None W. R. Nayak Indian National Congress
Kalamnuri None V.n. Chinchordikar Communist Party of India
Hingoli None C. Patil Samyukta Socialist Party
Tintur None S. W. Kalamkar Indian National Congress
Pathri None S. G. Nakhate Indian National Congress
Aurangabad+Jalna District
Partur None R. N. Yadav Indian National Congress
Ambad None A. Ambadas Indian National Congress
Jalna South None R. B. Lala Samyukta Socialist Party
Jalna North None B. G. Gadhe Indian National Congress
Bhokardan None B. J. Kale Indian National Congress
Sillod None G. S. Mankar Indian National Congress
Kannad None N. Girmajirao Indian National Congress
Vaijapur None V. P. Patil Indian National Congress
Gangapur None B. R. Pawar Indian National Congress
Aurangabad West None R. B. Zakaria Indian National Congress
Aurangabad East None V. Suryabhan Indian National Congress
Paithan None K. Pandherinath Indian National Congress
Beed District
Georai None S. T. Pawar Communist Party of India
Manjlegaon SC S. Tribhuwan Indian National Congress
Bhir None S. B. Chavre Indian National Congress
Ashti None N. V.ugale Communist Party of India
Chausala None V. A. Darade Communist Party of India
Kaij None S. A. Solanke Indian National Congress
Osmanabad+Latur District
Renapur None A. G. Gitte Indian National Congress
Ahmedpur None M. B. Sangvirkar Indian National Congress
Udgir SC P. S. Sarwade Indian National Congress
Latur None V. R. Kaldate Samyukta Socialist Party
Kallam None D. T. Mohite Indian National Congress
Parenda None K. H. Patil Indian National Congress
Osmanabad None Udhavrao Sahebrao Patil Peasants and Workers Party of India
Ausa None V. S. Musande Indian National Congress
Nilanga None S. B. Patil Indian National Congress
Omerga None B. S. Chalukya Indian National Congress
Tuljapur None S. S. Patil Indian National Congress
Solapur District
Akalkot None N. V. Bhonsle Indian National Congress
South Sholafur None V. G.shivdare Indian National Congress
Sholapur City South None V. R. Patil Independent
Sholapur Cith North None R. V. Bet Indian National Congress
North Sholapur None B. K. Mane Independent
Mangalwedha None K. R. Marda Indian National Congress
Mohol None G. B. Buragute Indian National Congress
Barsi None P. S.zadbuke Indian National Congress
Madha None S. M. Patil Peasants and Workers Party of India
Pandharpur None A. K. Patil Indian National Congress
Sangola None G. A. Deshmukh Peasants and Workers Party of India
Maishiras None S. N. Mohite Indian National Congress
Karmala SC K. G. Kamble Indian National Congress
Ahmednagar District
Karjat None E. B. Nimbalkar Indian National Congress
Shrigonda SC B. M. Bharaskar Indian National Congress
Ahmednagar South None S. V. Nisal Indian National Congress
Ahmednagar North None K. B. Mhaske Indian National Congress
Pathardi None T. S. Bharade Indian National Congress
Shevgaon None M. S. Ghule Indian National Congress
Shrirampur None J. W. Bankar Indian National Congress
Shirdi None M. A. Gade Independent
Rahuri None B. B. Tanpure Indian National Congress
Parner None N. T. Gunjal Indian National Congress
Sangamner None B. J. Khatal Indian National Congress
Nagar Akola ST B. K. Deshmukh Communist Party of India
Pune District
Junnar None D. R. Kakade Indian National Congress
Ambegaon None D. G. Walase Indian National Congress
Khed Alandi None S. M. Satikar Indian National Congress
Maval None R. S. Satkar Indian National Congress
Mulshi None N. S. Mohol Indian National Congress
Haveli None M. D. Magar Indian National Congress
Kasba Peth None R. V. Telang Indian National Congress
Bhawani Peth SC T. D. Memjade Indian National Congress
Shukrawar Peth None R. K. Mhalgi Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Shivajinagar None B. D. Killedar Peasants and Workers Party of India
Poona Cantonment None K. T. Girme Indian National Congress
Sirur None S. D. More Praja Socialist Party
Dhond None P. J. Tatyaba Indian National Congress
Indapur None S. B. Patil Indian National Congress
Baramati None S. G. Pawar Indian National Congress
Purandhar None D. R. Khaire Indian National Congress
Bhor None S. M. Bhelke Indian National Congress
Satara District
Phaltan None K. R. Bhoite Indian National Congress
Man SC P. T. Sonawane Indian National Congress
Khatav None R. G. Patil Indian National Congress
Koregaon None A. N. Phalke Indian National Congress
Satara None D. S. Jagtap Indian National Congress
Wai None P. B. Bhosale Indian National Congress
Jaoli None B. D. Bhilare Indian National Congress
Patan None D. S. Desai Indian National Congress
Karad North None Y. B. Patail Indian National Congress
Karad South None V. J. Mohite Indian National Congress
Sangli District
Shirala None V. A. Naik Indian National Congress
Walva None R. A. Patil Indian National Congress
Khanapur None S. S. Mane Indian National Congress
Tasgaon None B. G. Patil Indian National Congress
Sangli None A. B. Birnale Indian National Congress
Miraj None G. D. Patil Indian National Congress
Atpadi Kavathemahankal None B. S. Kore Indian National Congress
Jath SC S. T. Bamane Indian National Congress
Kolhapur District
Shirol None R. B. Kumbhar Indian National Congress
Hatkangale None B. B. Khanjire Indian National Congress
Vadgaon SC K. N. Ghatage Indian National Congress
Shahuwadi None R. D. Patil Peasants and Workers Party of India
Panhala None C. Y. Patil Indian National Congress
Radhanagari None G. T. Kalikate Peasants and Workers Party of India
Kolhapur None T. S. Karkhanis Peasants and Workers Party of India
Karvir None S. S. Bondre Indian National Congress
Kagal None D. A. Nikam Indian National Congress
Gadhinglaj None T. K. Kolekar Peasants and Workers Party of India
Chandgad None V. K. Chvan Patil Indian National Congress

References

  1. ^ a b c "Statistical Report on General Election, 1967 to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra" (PDF). eci.nic.in (pdf). Election Commission of India.
  2. ^ "Maharashtra Assembly Election Results in 1962". elections.in.