Belgaum South, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Belgaum South (Bombay) was won by Patil Shankargouda Virangouda (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 49,478 votes over Jakati Basavannappa Veerbhadrappa. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Belgaum South, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Patil Shankargouda Virangouda | Indian National Congress | 119,521 | 50.4% | Jakati Basavannappa Veerbhadrappa (KMPP) | 49,478 (20.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patil Shankargouda Virangouda | Indian National Congress | 119,521 | 50.4% |
| Jakati Basavannappa Veerbhadrappa | KMPP | 70,043 | 29.5% |
| Mandgi Anant Annarao | FBL(MG) | 47,681 | 20.1% |
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
Belgaum South 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 Belgaum South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Patil Shankargouda Virangouda (Indian National Congress) won Belgaum South, Bombay, in 1951 with 119,521 votes (50.4%), a margin of 49,478 votes over Jakati Basavannappa Veerbhadrappa.
Which parties have won Belgaum South since 1951?
Since 1951, Belgaum South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Belgaum South?
The closest result on record for Belgaum South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 49,478 votes (20.9 percentage points).