Bhir, Maharashtra — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bhir (Maharashtra) was won by Pandit Sayajirao Trimbakrao (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 154,581 votes over Burande Gangadhar Maharudra. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bhir, Maharashtra, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Dwarkadasji Motilalji | Indian National Congress | 95,700 | 56.0% | Babar Ahmad Husain Athar (Communist Party of India) | 20,529 (12.0 pts) |
| 1967 | N. R. Patil | Communist Party of India | 125,216 | 47.9% | D. M. Mantri (Indian National Congress) | 14,097 (5.4 pts) |
| 1971 | Pandit Sayajirao Trimbakrao | Indian National Congress | 187,132 | 69.5% | Burande Gangadhar Maharudra (CPI (Marxist)) | 154,581 (57.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarkadasji Motilalji | Indian National Congress | 95,700 | 56.0% |
| Babar Ahmad Husain Athar | Communist Party of India | 75,171 | 44.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. R. Patil | Communist Party of India | 125,216 | 47.9% |
| D. M. Mantri | Indian National Congress | 111,119 | 42.5% |
| N. K. Mandhane | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 25,033 | 9.6% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandit Sayajirao Trimbakrao | Indian National Congress | 187,132 | 69.5% |
| Burande Gangadhar Maharudra | CPI (Marxist) | 32,551 | 12.1% |
| Kashinath Tatyaba Jadhav | Communist Party of India | 22,787 | 8.5% |
| Rajpalsinha Sahebsinha | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 14,242 | 5.3% |
| Bankat Meghrao Kande | Congress (O) | 11,155 | 4.1% |
| Ramchandra Santram More | RPK | 1,406 | 0.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bhir has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bhir in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Pandit Sayajirao Trimbakrao (Indian National Congress) won Bhir, Maharashtra, in 1971 with 187,132 votes (69.5%), a margin of 154,581 votes over Burande Gangadhar Maharudra.
Which parties have won Bhir since 1962?
Since 1962, Bhir has been won by: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bhir?
The closest result on record for Bhir was 1967, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 14,097 votes (5.4 percentage points).