Wardha, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Wardha (Bombay) was won by Bajaj Kamalnayan Jamnalal (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 122,363 votes over Shah Popatlal Bhaichand. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Wardha, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Bajaj Kamalnayan Jamnalal | Indian National Congress | 191,737 | 68.1% | Shah Popatlal Bhaichand (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 122,363 (43.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Kamalnayan Jamnalal | Indian National Congress | 191,737 | 68.1% |
| Shah Popatlal Bhaichand | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 69,374 | 24.6% |
| Deshmukh Ruprao Nilkanthrao | Independent | 20,575 | 7.3% |
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
Wardha has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1957). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Wardha in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Bajaj Kamalnayan Jamnalal (Indian National Congress) won Wardha, Bombay, in 1957 with 191,737 votes (68.1%), a margin of 122,363 votes over Shah Popatlal Bhaichand.
Which parties have won Wardha since 1957?
Since 1957, Wardha has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Wardha?
The closest result on record for Wardha was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Bharatiya Jana Sangh by just 122,363 votes (43.4 percentage points).