Gohilwad, Saurashtra — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gohilwad (Saurashtra) was won by Mehta Balwantrai Gopalji (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 57,546 votes over Shridharani Krishanlal Jethalal. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Gohilwad, Saurashtra, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Mehta Balwantrai Gopalji | Indian National Congress | 80,256 | 64.6% | Shridharani Krishanlal Jethalal (Independent) | 57,546 (46.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehta Balwantrai Gopalji | Indian National Congress | 80,256 | 64.6% |
| Shridharani Krishanlal Jethalal | Independent | 22,710 | 18.3% |
| Shahani Tejumal Karamchand | Samajwadi Party | 15,196 | 12.2% |
| Bhatt Chhotelal Premji | KMPP | 6,078 | 4.9% |
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
Gohilwad 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 Gohilwad in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Mehta Balwantrai Gopalji (Indian National Congress) won Gohilwad, Saurashtra, in 1951 with 80,256 votes (64.6%), a margin of 57,546 votes over Shridharani Krishanlal Jethalal.
Which parties have won Gohilwad since 1951?
Since 1951, Gohilwad has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gohilwad?
The closest result on record for Gohilwad was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 57,546 votes (46.3 percentage points).