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The 1962 Indian general election polls in United Andhra Pradesh were held for 43 seats in the state. The result was a victory for the Indian National Congress which won 34 out of 43 seats. [1]
INC | SEATS | CPI | SEATS | OTHERS | SEATS |
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INC | 34 | CPI | 7 | SWA | 1 |
IND | 1 | ||||
TOTAL (1962) | 34 | TOTAL (1962) | 7 | TOTAL (1962) | 2 |
TOTAL (1957) | n/a | TOTAL (1957) | n/a | TOTAL (1957) | n/a |
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