Mumbai City South, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mumbai City South (Bombay) was won by Patil Sadashiv Kanoji (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 59,916 votes over Mulgaokar Anant Ganpat. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mumbai City South, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Patil Sadashiv Kanoji | Indian National Congress | 96,302 | 49.6% | Purshottamdas Trikamdas (Samajwadi Party) | 35,087 (18.1 pts) |
| 1957 | Patil Sadashiv Kanoji | Indian National Congress | 140,365 | 62.1% | Mulgaokar Anant Ganpat (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 59,916 (26.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patil Sadashiv Kanoji | Indian National Congress | 96,302 | 49.6% |
| Purshottamdas Trikamdas | Samajwadi Party | 61,215 | 31.5% |
| Mehta Chunilal Bhaichand | Independent | 33,387 | 17.2% |
| Bengari Krishnarao Raghunathrao | NAT | 3,232 | 1.7% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patil Sadashiv Kanoji | Indian National Congress | 140,365 | 62.1% |
| Mulgaokar Anant Ganpat | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 80,449 | 35.6% |
| Bengeri Krishnarao Raghavendrarao | Independent | 5,186 | 2.3% |
| Ramkishin Alimchand Sujansingh | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Mumbai City South 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mumbai City South in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Patil Sadashiv Kanoji (Indian National Congress) won Mumbai City South, Bombay, in 1957 with 140,365 votes (62.1%), a margin of 59,916 votes over Mulgaokar Anant Ganpat.
Which parties have won Mumbai City South since 1951?
Since 1951, Mumbai City South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mumbai City South?
The closest result on record for Mumbai City South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 35,087 votes (18.1 percentage points).