Kanara, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kanara (Bombay) was won by Alva Jaochim Piedade (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 48,602 votes over Desai Dinkar Dattatraya. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Kanara, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Alva Jaochim Piedade | Indian National Congress | 139,557 | 60.5% | Desai Dinkar Dattatraya (Samajwadi Party) | 48,602 (21.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Jaochim Piedade | Indian National Congress | 139,557 | 60.5% |
| Desai Dinkar Dattatraya | Samajwadi Party | 90,955 | 39.5% |
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
Kanara has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kanara in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Alva Jaochim Piedade (Indian National Congress) won Kanara, Bombay, in 1951 with 139,557 votes (60.5%), a margin of 48,602 votes over Desai Dinkar Dattatraya.
Which parties have won Kanara since 1951?
Since 1951, Kanara has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kanara?
The closest result on record for Kanara was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 48,602 votes (21.1 percentage points).