Bhandara, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhandara (Bombay) was won by Wasnik Balkrishna Ramchandra (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 29,171 votes over Hajarnavis Ramchandra Martand. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Bhandara, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Wasnik Balkrishna Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | 227,373 | 26.1% | Hajarnavis Ramchandra Martand (Indian National Congress) | 29,171 (3.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasnik Balkrishna Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | 227,373 | 26.1% |
| Hajarnavis Ramchandra Martand | Indian National Congress | 198,202 | 22.7% |
| Meshram Sakharam Masaji | SCF | 130,924 | 15.0% |
| Khobragade Bhaurao Dewaji | SCF | 105,758 | 12.1% |
| Metha Ashok Ranjitra | Praja Socialist Party | 105,613 | 12.1% |
| Sakhare Tularam Chandrabhan | Praja Socialist Party | 104,954 | 12.0% |
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
Bhandara 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 Bhandara in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Wasnik Balkrishna Ramchandra (Indian National Congress) won Bhandara, Bombay, in 1957 with 227,373 votes (26.1%), a margin of 29,171 votes over Hajarnavis Ramchandra Martand.
Which parties have won Bhandara since 1957?
Since 1957, Bhandara has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhandara?
The closest result on record for Bhandara was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 29,171 votes (3.3 percentage points).