When Tulsi Ram also put up his nomination, Ayodhya Prasad withdrew in his favour as he did not want to split the anti-Patel votes.
After the election Tulsi Ram declared his neutrality as he wanted both farmers’ unions to work together.
The Kisan Sangh withdrew its support for Tulsi Ram and he was destined to be a one-term member of the Legislative Council.
Tulsi Ram Sharma was the second President of the Fiji Indian Football Association, taking over its leadership two years after its formation in 1938.
Under his leadership Football Associations were formed in most districts of Fiji and a regular inter-district soccer tournament was organised.