Poona South, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Poona South (Bombay) was won by Maydeo Indira Anant (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 82,288 votes over Limaye Shridhar Purshottam. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Poona South, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Maydeo Indira Anant | Indian National Congress | 114,720 | 64.0% | Limaye Shridhar Purshottam (Samajwadi Party) | 82,288 (45.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maydeo Indira Anant | Indian National Congress | 114,720 | 64.0% |
| Limaye Shridhar Purshottam | Samajwadi Party | 32,432 | 18.1% |
| More Shanta Shankar | Peasants and Workers Party | 32,137 | 17.9% |
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
Poona South 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 Poona South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Maydeo Indira Anant (Indian National Congress) won Poona South, Bombay, in 1951 with 114,720 votes (64.0%), a margin of 82,288 votes over Limaye Shridhar Purshottam.
Which parties have won Poona South since 1951?
Since 1951, Poona South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Poona South?
The closest result on record for Poona South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Samajwadi Party by just 82,288 votes (45.9 percentage points).