Kolaba, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kolaba (Bombay) was won by Raut Rajaram Balkrishna (Peasants and Workers Party) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 63,475 votes over Kunte Dattatray Kashinath. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kolaba, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Deshmukh Chintaman Dwarkanath | Indian National Congress | 112,873 | 61.5% | Raut Rajaram Balkrishna (Peasants and Workers Party) | 42,088 (22.9 pts) |
| 1957 | Raut Rajaram Balkrishna | Peasants and Workers Party | 121,033 | 67.8% | Kunte Dattatray Kashinath (Indian National Congress) | 63,475 (35.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshmukh Chintaman Dwarkanath | Indian National Congress | 112,873 | 61.5% |
| Raut Rajaram Balkrishna | Peasants and Workers Party | 70,785 | 38.5% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raut Rajaram Balkrishna | Peasants and Workers Party | 121,033 | 67.8% |
| Kunte Dattatray Kashinath | Indian National Congress | 57,558 | 32.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kolaba 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, Peasants and Workers Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kolaba in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Raut Rajaram Balkrishna (Peasants and Workers Party) won Kolaba, Bombay, in 1957 with 121,033 votes (67.8%), a margin of 63,475 votes over Kunte Dattatray Kashinath.
Which parties have won Kolaba since 1951?
Since 1951, Kolaba has been won by: Indian National Congress, Peasants and Workers Party.
What was the closest result in Kolaba?
The closest result on record for Kolaba was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Peasants and Workers Party by just 42,088 votes (22.9 percentage points).