Chanda, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chanda (Bombay) was won by Swami V. N. (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 21,976 votes over Lal Shamshah Lal Bhagwanshah. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Chanda, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Swami V. N. | Indian National Congress | 119,949 | 55.0% | Lal Shamshah Lal Bhagwanshah (Independent) | 21,976 (10.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swami V. N. | Indian National Congress | 119,949 | 55.0% |
| Lal Shamshah Lal Bhagwanshah | Independent | 97,973 | 45.0% |
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
Chanda 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 Chanda in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Swami V. N. (Indian National Congress) won Chanda, Bombay, in 1957 with 119,949 votes (55.0%), a margin of 21,976 votes over Lal Shamshah Lal Bhagwanshah.
Which parties have won Chanda since 1957?
Since 1957, Chanda has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chanda?
The closest result on record for Chanda was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 21,976 votes (10.1 percentage points).