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All 315 seats in the Bombay Legislative Assembly 158 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||
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| Registered | 16,712,606 | ||||||||||||
| Turnout | 50.78% | ||||||||||||
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Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Bombay were held on 26 March 1952. 1239 candidates contested for the 268 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 1 three-member, 47 two-member constituencies and 220 single-member constituencies. [1]
List of Political Parties participated in 1952 Bombay Assembly Elections.
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| Political party | Flag | Seats Contested | Won | Votes | Vote % | ||||
| Indian National Congress 270 / 315 (86%) |  | 313 | 270 | 55,56,334 | 49.95% | ||||
| Peasants and Workers Party of India 14 / 315 (4%) | 87 | 14 | 7,17,963 | 6.45% | |||||
| Socialist Party 9 / 315 (3%) | 182 | 9 | 13,30,246 | 11.96% | |||||
| Kamgar Kisan Paksha 2 / 315 (0.6%) | 33 | 2 | 2,48,130 | 2.23% | |||||
| Scheduled Castes Federation 1 / 315 (0.3%) |  | 37 | 1 | 3,44,718 | 3.10% | ||||
| Communist Party of India 1 / 315 (0.3%) |  | 25 | 1 | 1,59,994 | 1.44% | ||||
| Krishikar Lok Party 1 / 315 (0.3%) | 16 | 1 | 1,07,408 | 0.97% | |||||
| Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party | 67 | 0 | 5,59,492 | 5.03% | |||||
| Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad | 37 | 0 | 1,24,466 | 1.12% | |||||
| Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha | 9 | 0 | 35,194 | 0.32% | |||||
| Forward Bloc (Marxist Group) | 8 | 0 | 16,847 | 0.15% | |||||
| Akhil Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 2 | 0 | 4,876 | 0.04% | |||||
| Independent 19 / 315 (6%) | 427 | 19 | 19,17,574 | 17.24% | |||||
| Total | 1243 | 317 | Turnout (Voters) 1,11,23,242 (2,19,04,595) | 50.78% | |||||
Election results from constituencies which would later become part of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Mysore State are listed here.
| Constituency | Reserved for (ST/None) | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thane-Palghar District | ||||
| Dahanu Umbergaon | None | Patil Shamrao Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Bhimara Radka Rupji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Palghar Jawhar | None | Mukne Trimbak Bhau | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Meher Maruti Padmakar | Socialist Party of India | ||
| Mokhada Wada Shahapur | None | Bhoir Ladku Nau | Independent | |
| None | Pawar Amrita Ragho | Indian National Congress | ||
| Bhivandi Murbad East Kalyan | None | Jadhav Pandurang Dharmaji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Faki Mustafa Gulam Nabi | Indian National Congress | ||
| Bassein | None | Warty Sadanand Gopal | Socialist Party of India | |
| Kalyan West | None | Kanji Govind Kerson | Indian National Congress | |
| Kalyan Central Kalyan Camp | None | Mansukhani Khanchand Gopaldas | Independent | |
| Thana | None | Hedge Madhav Vinayak | Indian National Congress | |
| Borivli | None | Deshpande Madhav Krishna | Indian National Congress | |
| Raigad District | ||||
| Panvel Karjat Matheran Khalapur | None | Padir Manohar Kushaha | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Thosar Narhar Parsharam | Indian National Congress | ||
| Alibag | None | Kunte Dattatraya Kashinath | Indian National Congress | |
| Pen Uran | None | Patil Ambaji Tukaram | Indian National Congress | |
| Roha Sudhagad | None | Savant Maruti Sitaram | Indian National Congress | |
| Murud Shrivardhan | None | Dighe Bhaskar Narayan | Indian National Congress | |
| Mangaon Mhasla Mahad | None | Talegaonkar Dattatray Maloji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Deshmukh Prabhakar Ramkrishna | Indian National Congress | ||
| Poladpur Mahad | None | Purohit Digambar Vinayak | Socialist Party of India | |
| Jalgaon District | ||||
| Chopda | None | Patil Madhavrao Gotto | Indian National Congress | |
| Yawal | None | Patil Vithalrao Nathu | Indian National Congress | |
| Raver | None | Bonde Dhanji Maharu | Indian National Congress | |
| Edlbad | None | Patil Eknathrao Sampatrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Bhusawal Jamner | None | Sane Nilkanth Ganesh | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Vankhade Keshavrao Raghav | Indian National Congress | ||
| Pachora | None | Patil Julalsing Shankarrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Jalgaon Mhasawad | None | Kandare Bhagwan Budhaji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Bagwan Shaikh Gulam Rasul Haji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Erandol | None | Birla Sitaram Hirachand | Indian National Congress | |
| Amalner | None | Patil, Namdeo Yadav | Indian National Congress | |
| Parola | None | Deshmukh Bhagwantrao Damodar | Indian National Congress | |
| Bhadgaon Chalisgaon | None | Tadvi, Jalamkha Sandebajkha | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Suryavanshi, Motiram Shamrao | Indian National Congress | ||
| Dhule-Nandurbar District | ||||
| Dhulia | None | More, Sukhdeo Totaram | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Vankhedkar, Sonuji Deoram | Indian National Congress | ||
| Shirpur | None | Mali, Gajmal Dalpat | Indian National Congress | |
| Mewasa Taloda Akrani West | None | Patil, Vishram Hari | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Valvi, Janardan Poharya | Indian National Congress | ||
| East Shahada Sindkheda Nandurbar | None | Gavit, Tukaram Hurji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Raul, Jaising Dolatsing | Indian National Congress | ||
| Sindkheda | None | Patil, Narayan Sahadeo | Indian National Congress | |
| Nawapur Sakri | None | Valvi, Surji Lashkari | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| None | Badse, Shankarrao Chindhuji | Peasants and Workers Party of India | ||
| Nashik District | ||||
| Nasik Igatpuri | None | Pawar, Bhikha Trimbak | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Murkute, Pandurang Mahadeo | Indian National Congress | ||
| None | Kale, Dattatraya Tulshiram | Indian National Congress | ||
| Sinnar Niphad | None | Naik Vasant Narayan | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Rankhambe Amritrao Dhondiba | Indian National Congress | ||
| North Malegaon | None | Mohd. Sabir Abdul Sattar | Indian National Congress | |
| South Malegaon North Nandgaon | None | Hiray Bhausaheb Sakharam | Indian National Congress | |
| Chandor Kalwan Baglan | None | Jadhav Madhavrao Laxmanrao | Indian National Congress | |
| None | More Dongar Rama | Indian National Congress | ||
| Dangs Surgan Peiant Dindori | None | Jadhav Anant Lahanu | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Thorat Raosaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress | ||
| Yeola Nandgaon | None | Shinde (patil) Madhavrao Trimbak | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmednagar District | ||||
| Akola Sangamner | None | Deshmukh Datta Appaji | Kamgar Kisan Paksha | |
| None | Bhangare Gopal Shravan | Indian National Congress | ||
| Rahuri | None | Patil Laxmanrao Madhavrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Shrirampur Newasa | None | Chaugule Bhaurao Govindrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Kopergaon | None | Barhate Jagannath Shankar | Indian National Congress | |
| Shevgaon | None | Bharde Trimbak Shivram | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmednagar | None | Kute Vital Ganpat | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmednagar Taluka Parner | None | Auti Bhaskar Tukaram | Communist Party of India | |
| Pathardi | None | Nirhali Madhav Maruti | Indian National Congress | |
| Shrigonda | None | Thorat Shivrao Bhavanrao | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Bharaskar Baburao Mahadeo | Indian National Congress | ||
| Pune District | ||||
| Poona City North West | None | Shirole Malati Madhav | Indian National Congress | |
| Poona City South East | None | Shah Popatlal Ramchand | Indian National Congress | |
| Poona City South West | None | Ghorpade Ramchandra Balwant | Indian National Congress | |
| Poona City Central | None | Sathe Vinayak Krishna | Indian National Congress | |
| Haveli Dhond | None | Magar Martand Dhondiba | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Kharat Ganpat Sambhaji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Sirur | None | Ghate Vithal Dattatraya | Indian National Congress | |
| Baramati | None | Mulik Gulabrao Dadasaheb | Indian National Congress | |
| Ambegaon | None | Awate Annasaheb Gopalrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Khed | None | Kabirbuwa Pandharinath Ramdas | Indian National Congress | |
| Maval North Mulshi | None | Dabhade Veedharval Yeshwantrao | Independent | |
| Bhor Velhe South Mulshi | None | Mohol Namdeo Sadashiv | Indian National Congress | |
| Purandhar | None | Memane Madhaorao Narayanrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Junnar | None | Dhobale Dattatraya Amrutrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Indapur | None | Patil Shankarrao Bajirao | Indian National Congress | |
| Solapur District | ||||
| Akalkot-South Sholapur | None | Sonawane Ganpat Laxman | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Kadadi Madiwallappa Bandappa | Indian National Congress | ||
| North Sholapur | None | Bhosale Raje Nirmala Vijaysinh | Indian National Congress | |
| Sholapur City North | None | Dhanshetti Shivshakar Mallappa | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Sholapur City South | None | Sane Govind Dattatraya | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Barsi North | None | Deshmukh Narsing Tatya | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Barsi-Madha | None | Jadhav Tulshidas Saubhanrao | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Madha-Mohol | None | Gund Tawaji Bajirao | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Karmala | None | Jagtap Namdeo Mahadeo | Indian National Congress | |
| Sangola | None | Raut Keshavrao Shripatrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Malsiras | None | Mohite Shankarrao Narayanrao | Independent | |
| Pandharpur-Mangalvedha | None | Kamble Maruti Mahadeo | Indian National Congress | |
| None | More Jaywant Ghanshyam | Independent | ||
| Satara District | ||||
| Wai Khandala | None | Jagtap Dadasaheb Khasherao | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Khatav | None | Jadhav Tatya Anandrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Koregaon | None | Gharge Shankarrao Ganpatrao | Indian National Congress | |
| East Satara | None | Patil Vithalrao Nanasaheb | Kamgar Kisan Paksha | |
| West Satara | None | Ghorpade Baburao Balasaheb | Indian National Congress | |
| Phaltan Man | None | Naik-nimbalkar Malojirao Alias | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Tapase Ganpatrao Devaji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Javali Mahbaleshwar | None | Shinde Babasaheb Jagdeorao | Indian National Congress | |
| Patan | None | Desai Daulatrao Shripatrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Karad North | None | Chavan Yaswant Balawant | Indian National Congress | |
| Karad South | None | Mohite Yeshwant Jijaba | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Sangli District | ||||
| Sangli | None | Patil Vasantrao Bandu | Indian National Congress | |
| Miraj | None | Kalantre Shrimatibai Charudatta | Indian National Congress | |
| Kavathe Mahankal (miraj) Tasgaon (east) | None | Patil Gundu Dasharath | Indian National Congress | |
| Tasgaon (west) | None | Suryawanshi Dattajirao Bhaurao | Indian National Congress | |
| Islampur | None | Patil Sadashiv Dajee | Indian National Congress | |
| Khanapur | None | Bhingardeve Laxman Babaji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Deshmukh Dattajirao Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress | ||
| Jath | None | Daflle Vijayasinharao Ramrao | Independent | |
| Shirala Walva | None | Babar Sarojini Krishnarao | Indian National Congress | |
| Kolhapur District | ||||
| Shahuwadi | None | Patil Rangarao Namdeo | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Panhala Bawda | None | Sawant Atmaram Pandurang | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Radhanagri | None | Khandekar Dnyandeo Shanta Ram | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Shirol | None | Bagade Rajaram Tukaram | Indian National Congress | |
| Hatkanangale | None | Powar Dattatraya Santaram | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Khanjire Babasaheb Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress | ||
| Karvir | None | Sarnaik Narayan Tukaram | Independent | |
| Kolhapur City | None | Baralay Balvant Dhondo | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Bhudargad Ajra | None | Patil Vishwanath Tukaram | Indian National Congress | |
| Gadhinglaj | None | Shreshti Mahadeo Dundappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Kagal | None | Desai Malharrao Rajaramrao | Independent | |
| Ratnagiri-Sindhudurga District | ||||
| Savantwadi | None | Bhonsle Prataprao Deorao | Indian National Congress | |
| Mandangad Dapoli | None | Peje Shantaram Laxman | Indian National Congress | |
| Dapoli Khed | None | Parkar Wajuddin Ahmed | Indian National Congress | |
| Chiplun Khed | None | Khedekar Sudkoji Baburao | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Shetye Tukaram Krishna | Indian National Congress | ||
| Guhagar | None | Pawar Mahadeo Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | |
| Sangameshwar | None | Shirke Ramdas Bhausaheb | Indian National Congress | |
| Ratnagiri | None | Surve Sitaram Nana | Indian National Congress | |
| Lanja | None | Kalambate Vithal Ganesh | Indian National Congress | |
| Rajapur | None | Subhedar Sitaram Murari | Indian National Congress | |
| Deogad | None | Rane Waman Nagoji | Indian National Congress | |
| Kankavli | None | Rane Keshao Vyankatesh | Indian National Congress | |
| Malwan | None | Mahajan Shripad Sadashiv | Indian National Congress | |
| Vengurla | None | Sawant Parsharam Krishnaji | Indian National Congress | |
| Kudal | None | Dhond Jagnnath Sitaram | Indian National Congress | |
| Mumbai City-Mumbai Suburban District | ||||
| Colaba Fort | None | Parikh Nathalal Dayabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Bori Bunder Marine Lines | None | Narola Kailas Narain Shivanarain Alias Dr. Kailas | Indian National Congress | |
| Chakla Mandvi Chinch Bunder | None | Salebhai Abdul Kadar | Indian National Congress | |
| Umarkhadi Dongri Wadi Bunder | None | Divgi Bhawanishankar Padmanabha | Indian National Congress | |
| Khara Talao Kumbharwada | None | Bandukwala Ishakbhai Abbasbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Bhuleshwar Market | None | Shah Kodardas Kalidas | Indian National Congress | |
| Chira Bazar Thakurdwar Fanas Wadi | None | Yagnik Bhanushankar Manchharam | Indian National Congress | |
| Girgaum Khetwadi | None | Banker Lilavati Dhirajlal | Indian National Congress | |
| Chaupati Grant Road Tardeo | None | Bharucha, Naushir Cursetji | Socialist Party of India | |
| Walkeshwar Mahalaxmi | None | Taleyarkhan, Homi Jehangirji | Indian National Congress | |
| Agripada Madanpura Foras Road Chuna Bhatti | None | Mohamed, Taher Habib | Indian National Congress | |
| Kamathipura Nagpada | None | Tulla, Vishwanathrao Rajanna | Indian National Congress | |
| Mazagaon Ghodapdeo | None | Mascarenhas Mafaldo Ubaldo | Indian National Congress | |
| Tank Phakhdi Byculla West Kalachowki West | None | Silam, Sayaji Lakshman | Indian National Congress | |
| Sewree Kalachowky Naigaum Wadala | None | Shivtarkar, Sitaram Namdeo | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Mane, Madhav Ganpatrao | Socialist Party of India | ||
| Lalbaug Parel | None | Desai, Madhav Dattatraya | Indian National Congress | |
| Chinchpokli Lower Parel Love Grove | None | Jha, Bhagirath Sadanand | Socialist Party of India | |
| None | Kamble, Bapu Chandrasen | Scheduled Castes Federation | ||
| Worli Prabhadevi | None | Birje, Madhav Narayan | Indian National Congress | |
| Dadar Saitanchowky | None | Naravne, Trimbak Ramchandra | Indian National Congress | |
| Matunga Sion Koliwada | None | Subramaniam Salivati | Indian National Congress | |
| Mahim Dharavi | None | Mohammad, Abdul Latif | Indian National Congress | |
| Kurla Bandra (east) | None | Oza, Indravadan Manmohanrai | Indian National Congress | |
| Bandra Khar Juhu | None | Wandrekar, Dattatraya Nathoba | Indian National Congress | |
| Vile Parle Andheri Versova | None | Shah, Shantilal Harjivan | Indian National Congress | |
| Chembur Ghatkopar And Villages And Sion North | None | Mehta, Ratilal Bechardas | Indian National Congress | |
| Belgaum district | ||||
| Chandgad (later merged into Maharashtra State) | None | Patil Vithal Sitaram | Peasants and Workers Party of India | |
| Constituency | Reserved for (ST/None) | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgaum district | ||||
| Khanapur | None | Argavi Basappa Shidlingappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Bailhongal | None | Metgud Holibasappa Shivalingappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Athani | None | Patil Narasgauda Yelagonda | Indian National Congress | |
| Athani Chikodi | None | Gunjal Padmappa Hariyappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Chikodi Raibagh | None | Patil Vasantrao Lakhagouda | Independent | |
| Chikodi | None | Shreyakar Radhabai Maruti | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Kothavale Shankar Dadoba | Indian National Congress | ||
| Gokak | None | Panchagavi Appana Ramappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Konnur | None | Shaikh Khadirsab Abdulsab | Indian National Congress | |
| Parasgad | None | Kaujalgi Hemappa Veerbhadrappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Belgaum Urban | None | Dalvi Bhujang Keshav | Independent | |
| Belgaum Rural | None | Bhosale Alias Kutre Sadashivrao | Indian National Congress | |
| Hukeri | None | Patil Malgouda Punagouda | Indian National Congress | |
| Ramdurg | None | Mumbaraddi Hanamanta Yallappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Uttara Kannada district | ||||
| Haliyal Yellapur Supa | None | Kamat Ramchandra Gopal | Indian National Congress | |
| Ankola Karwar | None | Kadam Balso Purso | Socialist Party of India | |
| Kumta Honavar | None | Naik Ramkrishna Biranna | Indian National Congress | |
| Honavar | None | Kamat Ramkrishna Narsinh | Indian National Congress | |
| Siddapur Sirsi Mundgod | None | Hegde Timmappa Manjappa Motansar | Indian National Congress | |
| Bijapur district | ||||
| Indi Sindgi | None | Kabadi Jatteppa Laxman | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Surpur Mallappa Karabasappa | Indian National Congress | ||
| Hippargi Bagewadi | None | Patil Shankargouda Yeshwantgouda | Indian National Congress | |
| Bijapur | None | Patil Mallangauda Ramangauda | Indian National Congress | |
| Managoli Bableswar | None | Patil Shivapgauda Bapugauda | Indian National Congress | |
| Tikota Bilgi | None | Ambli Chanabasappa Jagdevappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Muddebihal | None | Sidhanti Vakil Pranesh Gurubhat | Indian National Congress | |
| Jamkhandi | None | Jatti Basappa Danappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Mudhol | None | Shah Hiralal Bandulal | Indian National Congress | |
| Bagalkot | None | Murnal Basappa Tamanna | Indian National Congress | |
| Badami | None | Patil Venkangauda Hanmantgauda | Indian National Congress | |
| Guledgud Kamatgi | None | Pattanshetti Madiwaleppa Rudrappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Hungund | None | Kanthi Shivlingappaa Rudrappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Dharwad district | ||||
| Dharwar | None | Dasanakop Hasansab Maktumsab | Indian National Congress | |
| Dharwar Kalghatgi | None | Tambakad Basawannappa Ramappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Hubli | None | Dundur Kalmeshwar Basaweshwar | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Sambrani Dharamappa Yallappa | Indian National Congress | ||
| Naval Gund Nar Gund | None | Patil, Adiveppagauda Sidanagauda | Indian National Congress | |
| Ron | None | Doddameti, Andanappa Janappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Gadag | None | Gadag, Kuberappa Parappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Gadag Mundargi | None | Hulkoti, Chanabasappa Sadashivappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Shirahatti | None | Magadi, Venkatesh Timmanna | Indian National Congress | |
| Shiggaon | None | Hurali Koppi Mallappa Basappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Haveri | None | Hallikeri Gudleppa Veerappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Ranebennur | None | Patil, Kallanagouda Fakirgouda | Indian National Congress | |
| Hirekerur | None | Patil, Veeranagouda Veerbasagouda | Indian National Congress | |
| Hangal | None | Sindhur, Siddappa Chanabasappa | Indian National Congress | |
| Constituency | Reserved for (ST/None) | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State | ||||
| Palanpur Abu Vadgam Danta | None | Vasia Gama Fata | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Chodhary Galba Nanji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Palanpur Deesa | None | Yusuf Miyanji | Indian National Congress | |
| Deesa Dhanera | None | Joshi Popatlal Mulshanker | Independent | |
| Deodar Kankrej Wav Tharad | None | Solanki Ajaji Joitaji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Shah Shantilal Sarupchand | Indian National Congress | ||
| Amreeli Damnagar | None | Mehta Jivraj Narayan | Indian National Congress | |
| Ghogho Kodinar | None | Barod Bhagvan Bhabhabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Okhamandal Dhari Khambha | None | Senjalia Mohanlal Virjibhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Kadi | None | Patel Purshottamdas Ranchhoddas | Independent | |
| Vijapur South | None | Patel Mansingh Pruthviraj | Indian National Congress | |
| Vijapur North | None | Patel Kacharabhai Kanjidas | Indian National Congress | |
| Mehsana South | None | Patel Keshavlal Bholidas | Indian National Congress | |
| Kalol | None | Sheth Bhagwandas Mayachand | Indian National Congress | |
| Mahsana North Patan | None | Patel Hargovan Dhanabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Santalpur Radhanpur Sami | None | Vakharia Maneklal Nathalal | Indian National Congress | |
| East Sidhapur | None | Patel Mafatlal Motilal | Indian National Congress | |
| Kheralu | None | Thakore Shankarji Okhaji | Indian National Congress | |
| West Sidhpur East Patan | None | Patel Dayalji Tribhovan | Indian National Congress | |
| Chanasma Harij Patan | None | Chavda Khemchandbhai Somabhai | Independent | |
| None | Kilachand Ramdas Kilachand | Independent | ||
| Visnagar | None | Patel Shivabhai Prabhudas | Indian National Congress | |
| Idar | None | Maharajkumar Daljitsinhji Himatsinhji | Independent | |
| None | Patel Madhubhai Revaji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Prantij Bayad Malpur | None | Patel Gopaldas Venidas | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Solanki Parshottam Jethabhai | Indian National Congress | ||
| Modasa Meghraj | None | Soni Ramanlal Pitambardas | Indian National Congress | |
| Himatnagar | None | Shukla Gangaram Kiripashankar | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Garasia Khemji Rupaji | Indian National Congress | ||
| Dehgam | None | Jivanbhai Khodidas | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No I | None | Mehta Vrajlal Keshavlal | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No II | None | Patel Jaykrishna Harivallabhadas | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No III | None | Indumati Chimanlal | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No IV | None | Chiapa Mohmad Sharif Alrakhji | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No V | None | Vasavda Shamprasad Rupshankar | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No VI | None | Dave Somnath Prabhashankar | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No VII | None | Vaghela Keshavji Ranchhodji | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City No VIII | None | Madanmohan Mangaldas | Indian National Congress | |
| Dhanduka | None | Kureshi Gulamrasul Miyasaheb | Indian National Congress | |
| Sanand | None | Shantilal Trikamlal | Indian National Congress | |
| Viramgam | None | Patel Maganbhai Ranchhodhbai | Indian National Congress | |
| Dholka | None | Shah Maneklal Chunilal | Indian National Congress | |
| Daskroi | None | Chhotalal Jivabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Ahmedabad City Taluka | None | Mehta Bhavanishankar Bapuji | Indian National Congress | |
| Nadiad South | None | Patel Babubhai Jashbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Nadiad North | None | Vadodia Udesinh Virsinh | Indian National Congress | |
| Matar Cambay | None | Vankar Alabhai Nathubhai | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Shah Madhavlal Bhailal | Indian National Congress | ||
| Mehmedabad | None | Modi Maneklal Chunilal | Indian National Congress | |
| Bala Sinor Kapadvanj | None | Chauhan Chaturbhai Jethabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Kapadvanj | None | Shah Sankarlal Harjivandas | Indian National Congress | |
| Anand North | None | Solanki Natvarsinhji Keshrisinhji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Patel Shanubhai Mahijibhai | Indian National Congress | ||
| Borsad No I | None | Patel Shivabhai Ranchhodbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Borsad No II | None | Chavda Ishwarbhai Khodabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Petlad North | None | Patel Bhaskar Rambhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Petlad South | None | Parikh Manilal Prabhudas | Indian National Congress | |
| Thasra | None | Zamindar Fazle Abbas Taibali | Indian National Congress | |
| Lunawada Santrampur | None | Patel Jayantilal Zaverbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Bhabhor Tersinh Motisinh | Indian National Congress | ||
| Dohad | ST | Solanki Jawsing Mansing | Indian National Congress | |
| Jhalod | ST | Ninama Lalchand Dhulabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Godhra | None | Rajput Dahyabhai Lallubhai | Independent | |
| Shera-limkheda, East Baria | None | Nisarta Virsinghbhai Kanjibhai | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Patel Pratapsing Hirabhai | Independent | ||
| Kalol | None | Rathod Mohanbhai Manabhai | Independent | |
| West Baria | None | Desai Induben Nanubhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Baroda City | None | Sutaria Chhotabhai Zaverbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Baroda Waghodia | None | Patel Maganbhai Shankarbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Chauhan Mithabhai Ramjibhai | Krishikar Lok Party | ||
| Padra | None | Shah Jaswantlal Saubhagyachand | Indian National Congress | |
| Karjan Sinor | None | Patel Chinubhai Kishorbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Dabhoi | None | Shah Ambalal Chhotalal | Indian National Congress | |
| Savil | None | Pathak Manilal Hargovindas | Indian National Congress | |
| Naswadi | ST | Tadvi Bhulabhai Dulabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Sankheda | ST | Tadvi Bhanabhai Gulabbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Chho Ta Udepur | ST | Tadvi Bhaijibhai Garbadbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Jambusar | None | Patel Chhotubhai Makanbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Broach | None | Desai Dinkarrao Narbheram | Indian National Congress | |
| Vagar Amod | None | Patel Ibrahim Alibhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Anlkeswar Hansot Jaghadia Valia | None | Mohan Narsi | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Harisinhji Bhagubhai | Indian National Congress | ||
| Nandod Dadiapada Sagbara | None | Bucher Dalpat Alias Damji | Indian National Congress | |
| Surat City East | None | Chokhawala Gordhandas Ranchhoddas | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Popawala Ranchhodas Tribhowandas | Independent | ||
| Surat City West | None | Golandaz Mohmad Hussain Abdul Samad | Indian National Congress | |
| Chorasi | None | Mehta Kalyanji Vithalbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Navsari | None | Patel Lallubhai Makanji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Rathod Naranbhai Madhavbhai | Indian National Congress | ||
| Gandevi | None | Naik Kikubhai Gulabbhai | Indian National Congress | |
| Bulsar Chikhli | None | Desai Moraji Ranchhodji | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Desai Amul Maganlal | Socialist Party of India | ||
| Pardi | None | Patel Rewla Sukar | Socialist Party of India | |
| Dharampur | ST | Atara Bhika Zina | Indian National Congress | |
| Bardoli Valod Palasana Mahuva | None | Patel Makanji Purshottam | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Dhodia Khushalbhai Dhanabhail | Indian National Congress | ||
| Songadh North Vyara | ST | Chaudhuri Vanmali Tangania | Indian National Congress | |
| Bansda South Vyara | ST | Patel Madhubhai Jaysinh | Indian National Congress | |
| Olpad Mangrol Mandvi Kamrej | None | Patel Prabhubhai Dhanabhai | Indian National Congress | |
| None | Patel Chhotubl Vanmalidas | Indian National Congress | ||
On 1 November 1956, under States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Bombay state was enlarged by the addition of Saurashtra state and Kutch state, the Marathi-speaking districts of Nagpur Division of Madhya Pradesh, and the Marathi speaking Marathwada region of Hyderabad. The state's southernmost Kannada-speaking districts of Dharwar, Bijapur, North Kanara and Belgaum (excluding the Chandgad taluk) were transferred to Mysore state, while Abu Road taluk of the Banaskantha district was transferred to Rajasthan. [2] Hence the constituencies increased from 315 to 396 in 1957 elections.
Bombay State was a large Indian state created in 1950 from the erstwhile Bombay Presidency, with other regions being added to it in the succeeding years. Bombay Presidency was merged with the princely states of Baroda, Western India and Maharashtra State. Current Madhya Pradesh was a Central and Berar province, which was historically a Marathi state but hindinized later.
The Indian Republic held its first elections in 1951–52.
The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) constituted by the Central Government of India in December 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries. In September 1955, after two years of study, the Commission, comprising Justice Fazal Ali, K. M. Panikkar and H. N. Kunzru, submitted its report. The commission's recommendations were accepted with some modifications and implemented in the States Reorganisation Act in November, 1956. The act provided that India's state boundaries should be reorganized to form 14 states and 6 centrally administered territories. On December 10, 1948, the report of Dar Commission was published but the issue remained unsolved.
Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti ( abbr.MES) is a linguistic socio-political committee based out of Belgaum city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It acts as a party demanding the merger Belagavi district in Karnataka with the Maharashtra. The president of Maharashtra ekikaran samiti for 22 years was late shri Vasantrao Parashram Patil. He was elected twice from Khanapur, Karnataka Assembly constituency.He had stronghold leader from mes in belgaum.He had good relations with NCP chief Sharad Pawar. He was leader of the masses.Since early age he participated in this struggle.
The first legislative assembly Election to the Madras state based on universal adult suffrage was held in 27 March 1952. This was the first election held in Madras state after the Indian Independence. This election was officially known as the 1951 Madras State Election, even though through delays, actual voting didn't take place until early 1952.
The second legislative assembly election to the Madras state was held on 31 March 1957. This was the first election held after the linguistic reorganisation of Madras State in 1956. Indian National Congress and its leader, K. Kamaraj won the election and defeated their rival, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. In 1954, due to the resignation of C. Rajagopalachari, for his controversial Kula Kalvi Thittam, the leadership of Congress was contested between K. Kamaraj, and C. Subramaniam. Eventually, K. Kamaraj, won the support of the party, was elected leader and chief minister of Madras State in 1954. In a surprise move, he appointed both M. Bhaktavatsalam and C. Subramaniam, to his cabinet, allowing great unity amongst the Congress that ruled the state of Madras, for the next decade. This election saw future DMK leaders M. Karunanidhi and K. Anbazhagan win their first MLA seats in the legislative assembly.
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, organising them along linguistic lines.
Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Hyderabad were held and Sri Burgula Rama Krishna Rao took oath as First Chief Minister of Hyderabad State on 6 March 1952. 564 candidates competed for the 175 seats in the Assembly. There were 33 two-member constituencies and 109 constituencies single-member constituencies.
Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Travancore-Cochin were held on 15 February 1954. 265 candidates competed for the 106 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 11 two-member constituencies and 95 single-member constituencies. Out of these, one single member and one two-member constituency was reserved for SC. The main contest in the election was between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the United Front of Leftists (UFL). Travancore Tamil Nadu Congress was also significant in some Tamil - significant constituencies.
Elections to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly were held on 26 March 1952. 1,122 candidates contested for the 184 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 48 two-member constituencies and 136 single-member constituencies, for a total of 232 seats. The Indian National Congress won a majority of seats and Ravishankar Shukla became the Chief Minister.
Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Mysore were held on 26 March 1952. 394 candidates contested for 99 seats in 80 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 19 two-member constituencies and 61 single-member constituencies, accounting for 99 seats.
Elections to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly were held on 29 February 1952. 616 candidates contested for the 140 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 20 two-member constituencies and 120 single-member constituencies.
Elections to the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Saurashtra were held on March 26, 1952. 222 candidates contested for the 55 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 5 two-member constituencies and 50 single-member constituencies.
Elections to the Andhra State Legislative Assembly were held on 11 February 1955. 581 candidates contested for the 167 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 29 two-member constituencies and 138 single-member constituencies. The members of the first assembly (1955–62) were allowed a seven-year term. That is to say, in 1957, elections were conducted in the newly added region of Telangana alone, and then in 1962, general elections were held for the state as a whole.
Elections to the United Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly were held on February 25, 1957. 319 candidates contested for the 85 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 20 two-member constituencies and 65 single-member constituencies. The members of the first assembly (1955–62) who were elected in the 1955 election were allowed a seven-year term. That is to say, in 1957, elections were conducted in the newly added region of Telangana alone and then in 1962, general elections were held for the state as a whole.
Elections to the Bombay Legislative Assembly were held on 25 February 1957. 1146 candidates contested for the 339 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 57 two-member constituencies and 282 single-member constituencies.
Elections to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly were held on 25 February 1957. 1,108 candidates contested for the 218 constituencies in the Assembly. There were 69 two-member constituencies and 149 single-member constituencies.
Elections to the Mysore Legislative Assembly were held on 25 February 1957. 589 candidates contested for the 208 seats of the 179 constituencies in the Assembly.
