Akola, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Akola (Bombay) was won by Khedkar Gopalrao Bajirao (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 13,088 votes over Bhatkar Laxman Shrawan. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Akola, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Khedkar Gopalrao Bajirao | Indian National Congress | 270,093 | 27.8% | Bhatkar Laxman Shrawan (Indian National Congress) | 13,088 (1.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khedkar Gopalrao Bajirao | Indian National Congress | 270,093 | 27.8% |
| Bhatkar Laxman Shrawan | Indian National Congress | 257,005 | 26.4% |
| Karale Devidas Marotirao | Peasants and Workers Party | 168,117 | 17.3% |
| Vishwasrao Suktanak Alias Sukaji | SCF | 139,426 | 14.3% |
| Awachar Sakharam Hari | Independent | 78,590 | 8.1% |
| Thosar Mahadeo Ramkrishna | Praja Socialist Party | 58,619 | 6.0% |
| Gole Purshottam Balwant | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 0 | 0.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Akola has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Akola in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Khedkar Gopalrao Bajirao (Indian National Congress) won Akola, Bombay, in 1957 with 270,093 votes (27.8%), a margin of 13,088 votes over Bhatkar Laxman Shrawan.
Which parties have won Akola since 1957?
Since 1957, Akola has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Akola?
The closest result on record for Akola was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 13,088 votes (1.4 percentage points).