Sabarkantha, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Sabarkantha (Bombay) was won by Nanda Gulzarilal Bulakhiram (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 7,439 votes over Barot Amrutlal Motilal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Sabarkantha, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Nanda Gulzarilal Bulaqiram | Indian National Congress | 106,048 | 52.6% | Maharaj Himmatsinhji Dowlatsinhji (Independent) | 22,374 (11.1 pts) |
| 1957 | Nanda Gulzarilal Bulakhiram | Indian National Congress | 88,912 | 52.2% | Barot Amrutlal Motilal (Independent) | 7,439 (4.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanda Gulzarilal Bulaqiram | Indian National Congress | 106,048 | 52.6% |
| Maharaj Himmatsinhji Dowlatsinhji | Independent | 83,674 | 41.5% |
| Desai Suresh Jamiatram | Samajwadi Party | 11,746 | 5.8% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanda Gulzarilal Bulakhiram | Indian National Congress | 88,912 | 52.2% |
| Barot Amrutlal Motilal | Independent | 81,473 | 47.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Sabarkantha 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 Sabarkantha in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Nanda Gulzarilal Bulakhiram (Indian National Congress) won Sabarkantha, Bombay, in 1957 with 88,912 votes (52.2%), a margin of 7,439 votes over Barot Amrutlal Motilal.
Which parties have won Sabarkantha since 1951?
Since 1951, Sabarkantha has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Sabarkantha?
The closest result on record for Sabarkantha was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 7,439 votes (4.4 percentage points).