Mehsana, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mehsana (Bombay) was won by Patel Purshottamdas Rachhoddas (Independent) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 97,085 votes over Mehta Vadilal Lallubhai. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Mehsana, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Patel Purshottamdas Rachhoddas | Independent | 175,887 | 69.1% | Mehta Vadilal Lallubhai (Indian National Congress) | 97,085 (38.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patel Purshottamdas Rachhoddas | Independent | 175,887 | 69.1% |
| Mehta Vadilal Lallubhai | Indian National Congress | 78,802 | 30.9% |
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
Mehsana has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mehsana in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Patel Purshottamdas Rachhoddas (Independent) won Mehsana, Bombay, in 1957 with 175,887 votes (69.1%), a margin of 97,085 votes over Mehta Vadilal Lallubhai.
Which parties have won Mehsana since 1957?
Since 1957, Mehsana has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Mehsana?
The closest result on record for Mehsana was 1957, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 97,085 votes (38.1 percentage points).