Zalawad, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Zalawad (Bombay) was won by Oza Ghanshyamlal Chhotalal (Indian National Congress) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 94,835 votes over Vyas Maganlal Hirji. This page covers the 1957 general election, the only one on record for Zalawad, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1957–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Oza Ghanshyamlal Chhotalal | Indian National Congress | 137,067 | 76.4% | Vyas Maganlal Hirji (Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh) | 94,835 (52.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oza Ghanshyamlal Chhotalal | Indian National Congress | 137,067 | 76.4% |
| Vyas Maganlal Hirji | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 42,232 | 23.6% |
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
Zalawad 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 Zalawad in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Oza Ghanshyamlal Chhotalal (Indian National Congress) won Zalawad, Bombay, in 1957 with 137,067 votes (76.4%), a margin of 94,835 votes over Vyas Maganlal Hirji.
Which parties have won Zalawad since 1957?
Since 1957, Zalawad has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Zalawad?
The closest result on record for Zalawad was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh by just 94,835 votes (52.9 percentage points).