West Khandesh, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
West Khandesh (Bombay) was won by Valvi Laxman Vedu (Praja Socialist Party) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 13,307 votes over Natawadkar Jayant Ganpat. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in West Khandesh, Bombay, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bharatiya Shaligram Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | 171,242 | 22.7% | Natwadkar Jayantrao Ganpat (Indian National Congress) | 10,063 (1.3 pts) |
| 1957 | Valvi Laxman Vedu | Praja Socialist Party | 86,244 | 54.2% | Natawadkar Jayant Ganpat (Indian National Congress) | 13,307 (8.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Shaligram Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | 171,242 | 22.7% |
| Natwadkar Jayantrao Ganpat | Indian National Congress | 161,179 | 21.4% |
| Gaikwad Dharma Vithoba | Peasants and Workers Party | 105,649 | 14.0% |
| Chaudhari Abrahamji Dongarsinha | Samajwadi Party | 83,569 | 11.1% |
| Patil Zulal Dhulajirao | Peasants and Workers Party | 83,012 | 11.0% |
| Paranjpe Shankar Savlaram | Samajwadi Party | 60,016 | 8.0% |
| Bhandare Onkar Narayan | Independent | 55,649 | 7.4% |
| Vasava Sattarsing Sona | Independent | 34,040 | 4.5% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valvi Laxman Vedu | Praja Socialist Party | 86,244 | 54.2% |
| Natawadkar Jayant Ganpat | Indian National Congress | 72,937 | 45.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
West Khandesh 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, Praja Socialist Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won West Khandesh in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Valvi Laxman Vedu (Praja Socialist Party) won West Khandesh, Bombay, in 1957 with 86,244 votes (54.2%), a margin of 13,307 votes over Natawadkar Jayant Ganpat.
Which parties have won West Khandesh since 1951?
Since 1951, West Khandesh has been won by: Indian National Congress, Praja Socialist Party.
What was the closest result in West Khandesh?
The closest result on record for West Khandesh was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 10,063 votes (1.3 percentage points).