Surat, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Surat (Bombay) was won by Desai Morarji Ranchhodji (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 151,487 votes over Mehta Dinkarrao Krishnalal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Surat, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Desai Kanhaiyalal Nanabhai | Indian National Congress | 244,016 | 28.3% | Patel Bahadurbhai Kuthabhai (Indian National Congress) | 14,721 (1.7 pts) |
| 1957 | Desai Morarji Ranchhodji | Indian National Congress | 190,563 | 83.0% | Mehta Dinkarrao Krishnalal (Independent) | 151,487 (66.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desai Kanhaiyalal Nanabhai | Indian National Congress | 244,016 | 28.3% |
| Patel Bahadurbhai Kuthabhai | Indian National Congress | 229,295 | 26.6% |
| Desai Ishwarlal Chhotubhai | Samajwadi Party | 126,233 | 14.7% |
| Malvi Malubhai Rudabhai | Samajwadi Party | 116,466 | 13.5% |
| Desai Bapubhai Ghelabhai | KMPP | 80,729 | 9.4% |
| Talavia Bhulabhai Rambhai | KMPP | 64,597 | 7.5% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desai Morarji Ranchhodji | Indian National Congress | 190,563 | 83.0% |
| Mehta Dinkarrao Krishnalal | Independent | 39,076 | 17.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Surat 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 Surat in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Desai Morarji Ranchhodji (Indian National Congress) won Surat, Bombay, in 1957 with 190,563 votes (83.0%), a margin of 151,487 votes over Mehta Dinkarrao Krishnalal.
Which parties have won Surat since 1951?
Since 1951, Surat has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Surat?
The closest result on record for Surat was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 14,721 votes (1.7 percentage points).