Rajapur, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Rajapur (Bombay) was won by Pai Nath Bapu (Praja Socialist Party) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 103,103 votes over Joshi Moreshwar Dinkar. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Rajapur, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Pai Nath Bapu | Praja Socialist Party | 124,593 | 80.6% | Joshi Moreshwar Dinkar (Indian National Congress) | 103,103 (66.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pai Nath Bapu | Praja Socialist Party | 124,593 | 80.6% |
| Joshi Moreshwar Dinkar | Indian National Congress | 21,490 | 13.9% |
| Tendulkar Bhagwant Narayan | Independent | 8,409 | 5.4% |
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
Rajapur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Praja Socialist Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rajapur in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Pai Nath Bapu (Praja Socialist Party) won Rajapur, Bombay, in 1957 with 124,593 votes (80.6%), a margin of 103,103 votes over Joshi Moreshwar Dinkar.
Which parties have won Rajapur since 1957?
Since 1957, Rajapur has been won by: Praja Socialist Party.
What was the closest result in Rajapur?
The closest result on record for Rajapur was 1957, when Praja Socialist Party beat Indian National Congress by just 103,103 votes (66.7 percentage points).