Bhir, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhir (Bombay) was won by Rakhamaji Dhondiba (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 7,923 votes over Kashinath Tatyaba. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Bhir, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Rakhamaji Dhondiba | Indian National Congress | 66,013 | 53.2% | Kashinath Tatyaba (Communist Party of India) | 7,923 (6.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakhamaji Dhondiba | Indian National Congress | 66,013 | 53.2% |
| Kashinath Tatyaba | Communist Party of India | 58,090 | 46.8% |
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
Bhir 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 Bhir in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Rakhamaji Dhondiba (Indian National Congress) won Bhir, Bombay, in 1957 with 66,013 votes (53.2%), a margin of 7,923 votes over Kashinath Tatyaba.
Which parties have won Bhir since 1957?
Since 1957, Bhir has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhir?
The closest result on record for Bhir was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Communist Party of India by just 7,923 votes (6.4 percentage points).