Banaskantha, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Banaskantha (Bombay) was won by Chawda Akbarbhai Dalumiya (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 10,703 votes over Mehta Kanaiyalal Bhabhutbhai. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Banaskantha, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Chavda Akbar Dalumiyan | Indian National Congress | 91,753 | 65.2% | Mehta Gordhandas Girdharlal (Samajwadi Party) | 55,711 (39.6 pts) |
| 1957 | Chawda Akbarbhai Dalumiya | Indian National Congress | 66,368 | 54.4% | Mehta Kanaiyalal Bhabhutbhai (Independent) | 10,703 (8.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chavda Akbar Dalumiyan | Indian National Congress | 91,753 | 65.2% |
| Mehta Gordhandas Girdharlal | Samajwadi Party | 36,042 | 25.6% |
| Modi Mayachand Khemchand | Independent | 12,841 | 9.1% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chawda Akbarbhai Dalumiya | Indian National Congress | 66,368 | 54.4% |
| Mehta Kanaiyalal Bhabhutbhai | Independent | 55,665 | 45.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Banaskantha 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Banaskantha in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Chawda Akbarbhai Dalumiya (Indian National Congress) won Banaskantha, Bombay, in 1957 with 66,368 votes (54.4%), a margin of 10,703 votes over Mehta Kanaiyalal Bhabhutbhai.
Which parties have won Banaskantha since 1951?
Since 1951, Banaskantha has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Banaskantha?
The closest result on record for Banaskantha was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 10,703 votes (8.8 percentage points).