Ahmedabad, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ahmedabad (Bombay) was won by Yagnik Indulal Kanaiyalal (Independent) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 10,456 votes over Parmar Karsandas Ukabhai. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Ahmedabad, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Mavlankar Ganesh Vasudeo | Indian National Congress | 230,778 | 31.8% | Vaishya Muldas Bhudardas (Indian National Congress) | 26,850 (3.7 pts) |
| 1957 | Yagnik Indulal Kanaiyalal | Independent | 296,565 | 31.5% | Parmar Karsandas Ukabhai (Independent) | 10,456 (1.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavlankar Ganesh Vasudeo | Indian National Congress | 230,778 | 31.8% |
| Vaishya Muldas Bhudardas | Indian National Congress | 203,928 | 28.1% |
| Goswami Krishnajiwanji Gokulnathji | RRP | 112,239 | 15.5% |
| Parmar Balwantrai Govindrai | SCF | 69,443 | 9.6% |
| Amin Dadubhai Muljibhai | KLP | 55,113 | 7.6% |
| Laxmanbhai Valjibhai | KLP | 54,961 | 7.6% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yagnik Indulal Kanaiyalal | Independent | 296,565 | 31.5% |
| Parmar Karsandas Ukabhai | Independent | 286,109 | 30.4% |
| Desai Khandubhai Kasanji | Indian National Congress | 169,052 | 17.9% |
| Vaishya Muldas Bhudardas | Indian National Congress | 161,286 | 17.1% |
| Vainkar Hamirbhai Muljibhai | Independent | 29,057 | 3.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Ahmedabad has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ahmedabad in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Yagnik Indulal Kanaiyalal (Independent) won Ahmedabad, Bombay, in 1957 with 296,565 votes (31.5%), a margin of 10,456 votes over Parmar Karsandas Ukabhai.
Which parties have won Ahmedabad since 1951?
Since 1951, Ahmedabad has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ahmedabad?
The closest result on record for Ahmedabad was 1957, when Independent beat Independent by just 10,456 votes (1.1 percentage points).