Mumbai City North, Maharashtra — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mumbai City North (Maharashtra) was won by V. K. Krishna Menon (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 145,358 votes over J. B. Kripalani. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Mumbai City North, Maharashtra, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | V. K. Krishna Menon | Indian National Congress | 298,427 | 63.1% | J. B. Kripalani (Independent) | 145,358 (30.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. K. Krishna Menon | Indian National Congress | 298,427 | 63.1% |
| J. B. Kripalani | Independent | 153,069 | 32.4% |
| Vasudeo Balvant Gogte | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 6,223 | 1.3% |
| Sudhir Laxman Hendre | Independent | 4,120 | 0.9% |
| Gokuldas Jadhavji Mody | Independent | 3,232 | 0.7% |
| Shivram Gajanan Sahasrabudhay | Independent | 3,148 | 0.7% |
| Shivnarayan Ramji | Independent | 2,421 | 0.5% |
| Ramchandra Pyarelal | Independent | 2,300 | 0.5% |
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
Mumbai City North 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 Mumbai City North in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
V. K. Krishna Menon (Indian National Congress) won Mumbai City North, Maharashtra, in 1962 with 298,427 votes (63.1%), a margin of 145,358 votes over J. B. Kripalani.
Which parties have won Mumbai City North since 1962?
Since 1962, Mumbai City North has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mumbai City North?
The closest result on record for Mumbai City North was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 145,358 votes (30.7 percentage points).