Kutch, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kutch (Bombay) was won by Bhavanji A. Khimji (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 25,789 votes over Shah Pranlal Nanachand. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Kutch, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Bhavanji A. Khimji | Indian National Congress | 83,688 | 55.7% | Shah Pranlal Nanachand (Independent) | 25,789 (17.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavanji A. Khimji | Indian National Congress | 83,688 | 55.7% |
| Shah Pranlal Nanachand | Independent | 57,899 | 38.5% |
| Vyas Maganlal Hirji | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 8,698 | 5.8% |
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
Kutch 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 Kutch in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Bhavanji A. Khimji (Indian National Congress) won Kutch, Bombay, in 1957 with 83,688 votes (55.7%), a margin of 25,789 votes over Shah Pranlal Nanachand.
Which parties have won Kutch since 1957?
Since 1957, Kutch has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kutch?
The closest result on record for Kutch was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 25,789 votes (17.2 percentage points).