Mumbai Central, Maharashtra — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mumbai Central (Maharashtra) was won by R. D. Bhandare (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 99,542 votes over Manohar Joshi. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mumbai Central, Maharashtra, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | R. D. Bhandare | Indian National Congress | 158,060 | 45.5% | P. K. Atre (RPI) | 6,952 (2.0 pts) |
| 1971 | R. D. Bhandare | Indian National Congress | 216,114 | 61.3% | Manohar Joshi (Shiv Sena) | 99,542 (28.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. D. Bhandare | Indian National Congress | 158,060 | 45.5% |
| P. K. Atre | RPI | 151,108 | 43.5% |
| B. C. Kamble | Independent | 38,405 | 11.0% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. D. Bhandare | Indian National Congress | 216,114 | 61.3% |
| Manohar Joshi | Shiv Sena | 116,572 | 33.1% |
| B. C. Kamble | Independent | 15,144 | 4.3% |
| Gangaram Dasharath Ghokshe | RPK | 2,744 | 0.8% |
| Ramaswamy Kamala | Independent | 922 | 0.3% |
| Yeshwant Trimbak Pradhan | Independent | 788 | 0.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Mumbai Central has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mumbai Central in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
R. D. Bhandare (Indian National Congress) won Mumbai Central, Maharashtra, in 1971 with 216,114 votes (61.3%), a margin of 99,542 votes over Manohar Joshi.
Which parties have won Mumbai Central since 1967?
Since 1967, Mumbai Central has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mumbai Central?
The closest result on record for Mumbai Central was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat RPI by just 6,952 votes (2.0 percentage points).