Panchmahals, Gujarat — Lok Sabha Election Results
Panchmahals (Gujarat) was won by Dahyabhai Jivanji Naik (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 16,233 votes over Pratapsinh Hirabhai Patel. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Panchmahals, Gujarat, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Dahyabhai Jivanji Naik | Indian National Congress | 85,380 | 45.0% | Pratapsinh Hirabhai Patel (Swatantra Party) | 16,233 (8.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahyabhai Jivanji Naik | Indian National Congress | 85,380 | 45.0% |
| Pratapsinh Hirabhai Patel | Swatantra Party | 69,147 | 36.4% |
| Amul Maganlal Desai | Praja Socialist Party | 27,226 | 14.4% |
| Chaturbhai Somabhai Patel | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 7,973 | 4.2% |
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
Panchmahals has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1962). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Panchmahals in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Dahyabhai Jivanji Naik (Indian National Congress) won Panchmahals, Gujarat, in 1962 with 85,380 votes (45.0%), a margin of 16,233 votes over Pratapsinh Hirabhai Patel.
Which parties have won Panchmahals since 1962?
Since 1962, Panchmahals has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Panchmahals?
The closest result on record for Panchmahals was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 16,233 votes (8.6 percentage points).