Bhandara, Madhya Pradesh — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhandara (Madhya Pradesh) was won by Chaturbhuj Vithaldas Jasani (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 58,100 votes over Tularam Chandrabhan Sakhare. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Bhandara, Madhya Pradesh, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Chaturbhuj Vithaldas Jasani | Indian National Congress | 230,096 | 28.4% | Tularam Chandrabhan Sakhare (Indian National Congress) | 58,100 (7.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaturbhuj Vithaldas Jasani | Indian National Congress | 230,096 | 28.4% |
| Tularam Chandrabhan Sakhare | Indian National Congress | 171,996 | 21.3% |
| Jwalaprasad Vishambharnath Dube | Samajwadi Party | 154,125 | 19.1% |
| Sakharam Masa Mesharam | SCF | 128,896 | 15.9% |
| Madhaorao Gangadharrao Chitanavis | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 85,687 | 10.6% |
| Hemchandra Jagobaji Khandekar | Independent | 38,007 | 4.7% |
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
Bhandara has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bhandara in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Chaturbhuj Vithaldas Jasani (Indian National Congress) won Bhandara, Madhya Pradesh, in 1951 with 230,096 votes (28.4%), a margin of 58,100 votes over Tularam Chandrabhan Sakhare.
Which parties have won Bhandara since 1951?
Since 1951, Bhandara has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhandara?
The closest result on record for Bhandara was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 58,100 votes (7.2 percentage points).