Maharashtra State Assembly election, 1962 was held in Indian state of Maharashtra in 1962, to elect 264 members to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.[1]
Results
Indian National Congress won 215 out of 264 seats.[1]
| Political Party | No. of candidates | No. of elected | Votes polled | Votes (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | 264 | 215 | 5,617,347 | 51.22% |
| Peasants and Workers Party of India | 79 | 15 | 818,801 | 7.47% |
| Praja Socialist Party | 101 | 9 | 792,755 | 7.23% |
| Communist Party of India | 56 | 6 | 647,390 | 5.90% |
| Republican Party of India | 66 | 3 | 589,653 | 5.38% |
| Socialist | 14 | 1 | 54,764 | 0.50% |
| Independents | 437 | 15 | 1,836,095 | 16.74% |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 1962 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MAHARASHTRA. Electoral Commission of India.