Thana, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Thana (Bombay) was won by Matera Laxman Mahadya (Communist Party of India) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 7,572 votes over Parulekar Shamrao Vishnu. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Thana, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Nandkar Anant Savalaram | Indian National Congress | 151,952 | 21.2% | Vartak Govind Dharmaji (Indian National Congress) | 11,348 (1.6 pts) |
| 1957 | Matera Laxman Mahadya | Communist Party of India | 239,168 | 29.2% | Parulekar Shamrao Vishnu (Communist Party of India) | 7,572 (0.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nandkar Anant Savalaram | Indian National Congress | 151,952 | 21.2% |
| Vartak Govind Dharmaji | Indian National Congress | 140,604 | 19.6% |
| Gidvani Choitram Partabrai | Samajwadi Party | 140,595 | 19.6% |
| Lakhan Navsoo Padu | Samajwadi Party | 109,085 | 15.2% |
| Zun Zarro Daulat Ram | Independent | 62,864 | 8.8% |
| Bokad Bholanath Ganpat | Independent | 62,828 | 8.7% |
| Rohera Kundandas Totaldas | Independent | 29,182 | 4.1% |
| Agnani Thakurdas Chuharmal | Independent | 21,132 | 2.9% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matera Laxman Mahadya | Communist Party of India | 239,168 | 29.2% |
| Parulekar Shamrao Vishnu | Communist Party of India | 231,596 | 28.3% |
| Mukane Yeshvantrao Martandrao | Indian National Congress | 178,555 | 21.8% |
| Gidwani Choithram Partabrai | Indian National Congress | 169,736 | 20.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Thana 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, Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Thana in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Matera Laxman Mahadya (Communist Party of India) won Thana, Bombay, in 1957 with 239,168 votes (29.2%), a margin of 7,572 votes over Parulekar Shamrao Vishnu.
Which parties have won Thana since 1951?
Since 1951, Thana has been won by: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Thana?
The closest result on record for Thana was 1957, when Communist Party of India beat Communist Party of India by just 7,572 votes (0.9 percentage points).