Ratnagiri, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ratnagiri (Bombay) was won by Assar Premjibhai Ranchhoddas (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 62,908 votes over Bhonsale Jangannath Krishnarao. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Ratnagiri, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Assar Premjibhai Ranchhoddas | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 109,173 | 70.2% | Bhonsale Jangannath Krishnarao (Indian National Congress) | 62,908 (40.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assar Premjibhai Ranchhoddas | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 109,173 | 70.2% |
| Bhonsale Jangannath Krishnarao | Indian National Congress | 46,265 | 29.8% |
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
Ratnagiri has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ratnagiri in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Assar Premjibhai Ranchhoddas (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) won Ratnagiri, Bombay, in 1957 with 109,173 votes (70.2%), a margin of 62,908 votes over Bhonsale Jangannath Krishnarao.
Which parties have won Ratnagiri since 1957?
Since 1957, Ratnagiri has been won by: Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
What was the closest result in Ratnagiri?
The closest result on record for Ratnagiri was 1957, when Bharatiya Jana Sangh beat Indian National Congress by just 62,908 votes (40.5 percentage points).