Sholapur, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Sholapur (Bombay) was won by Sonavane Tayappa Hari (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 4,437 votes over More Jayawant Ghanshyam. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Sholapur, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | More Shankar Shantaram | Peasants and Workers Party | 209,697 | 26.9% | Rajbhoj Pandurang Nathuji (SCF) | 16,621 (2.1 pts) |
| 1957 | Sonavane Tayappa Hari | Indian National Congress | 189,552 | 25.4% | More Jayawant Ghanshyam (Independent) | 4,437 (0.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Shankar Shantaram | Peasants and Workers Party | 209,697 | 26.9% |
| Rajbhoj Pandurang Nathuji | SCF | 193,076 | 24.7% |
| Sonavane Tayappa Hari | Indian National Congress | 158,189 | 20.3% |
| Antrolikar Krishna Bhimrao | Indian National Congress | 147,011 | 18.8% |
| Vaishampayan Vishnu Ganesh | Samajwadi Party | 39,984 | 5.1% |
| More Bhagvant Jayaram | RRP | 32,213 | 4.1% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonavane Tayappa Hari | Indian National Congress | 189,552 | 25.4% |
| More Jayawant Ghanshyam | Independent | 185,115 | 24.8% |
| Jadhav Tulsidas Subhnarao | Indian National Congress | 178,175 | 23.9% |
| Babar Sidram Babaji | Independent | 162,981 | 21.9% |
| Joshi Krishnaji Waman | RRP | 29,348 | 3.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Sholapur has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Peasants and Workers Party, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sholapur in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Sonavane Tayappa Hari (Indian National Congress) won Sholapur, Bombay, in 1957 with 189,552 votes (25.4%), a margin of 4,437 votes over More Jayawant Ghanshyam.
Which parties have won Sholapur since 1951?
Since 1951, Sholapur has been won by: Indian National Congress, Peasants and Workers Party.
What was the closest result in Sholapur?
The closest result on record for Sholapur was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 4,437 votes (0.6 percentage points).