Girnar, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Girnar (Bombay) was won by Shah Jayaben Vajubhai (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 78,486 votes over Vakharia Kishnalal Gulabchand. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Girnar, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Shah Jayaben Vajubhai | Indian National Congress | 118,220 | 71.1% | Vakharia Kishnalal Gulabchand (Praja Socialist Party) | 78,486 (47.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Jayaben Vajubhai | Indian National Congress | 118,220 | 71.1% |
| Vakharia Kishnalal Gulabchand | Praja Socialist Party | 39,734 | 23.9% |
| Gandhi Gokaldas Madhavji | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 8,351 | 5.0% |
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
Girnar 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 Girnar in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Shah Jayaben Vajubhai (Indian National Congress) won Girnar, Bombay, in 1957 with 118,220 votes (71.1%), a margin of 78,486 votes over Vakharia Kishnalal Gulabchand.
Which parties have won Girnar since 1957?
Since 1957, Girnar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Girnar?
The closest result on record for Girnar was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Praja Socialist Party by just 78,486 votes (47.2 percentage points).