Gohilwad, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gohilwad (Bombay) was won by Mehta Balvantrai Gopalji (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 19,624 votes over Mehta Jashvantrai Nanubhai. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Gohilwad, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Mehta Balvantrai Gopalji | Indian National Congress | 82,582 | 56.7% | Mehta Jashvantrai Nanubhai (Praja Socialist Party) | 19,624 (13.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehta Balvantrai Gopalji | Indian National Congress | 82,582 | 56.7% |
| Mehta Jashvantrai Nanubhai | Praja Socialist Party | 62,958 | 43.3% |
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
Gohilwad 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 Gohilwad in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Mehta Balvantrai Gopalji (Indian National Congress) won Gohilwad, Bombay, in 1957 with 82,582 votes (56.7%), a margin of 19,624 votes over Mehta Jashvantrai Nanubhai.
Which parties have won Gohilwad since 1957?
Since 1957, Gohilwad has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gohilwad?
The closest result on record for Gohilwad was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Praja Socialist Party by just 19,624 votes (13.5 percentage points).