Broach, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Broach (Bombay) was won by Bhat Chandrashankar Manishankar (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 17,726 votes over Desai Suresh Jamietram. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Broach, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bhatt Chandrashankar Manishankar | Indian National Congress | 98,835 | 47.3% | Yagnik Indulal Kanaiyalal (Independent) | 36,374 (17.4 pts) |
| 1957 | Bhat Chandrashankar Manishankar | Indian National Congress | 118,054 | 54.1% | Desai Suresh Jamietram (Independent) | 17,726 (8.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhatt Chandrashankar Manishankar | Indian National Congress | 98,835 | 47.3% |
| Yagnik Indulal Kanaiyalal | Independent | 62,461 | 29.9% |
| Thakore Krishnalal Motilal | KMPP | 29,358 | 14.1% |
| Antolaldas Jorabhai | RRP | 18,231 | 8.7% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhat Chandrashankar Manishankar | Indian National Congress | 118,054 | 54.1% |
| Desai Suresh Jamietram | Independent | 100,328 | 45.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Broach 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 Broach in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Bhat Chandrashankar Manishankar (Indian National Congress) won Broach, Bombay, in 1957 with 118,054 votes (54.1%), a margin of 17,726 votes over Desai Suresh Jamietram.
Which parties have won Broach since 1951?
Since 1951, Broach has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Broach?
The closest result on record for Broach was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 17,726 votes (8.1 percentage points).