Bijapur South, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bijapur South (Bombay) was won by Bidari Ramappa Balappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 100,190 votes over Munavalli Basappa Nagappa. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Bijapur South, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bidari Ramappa Balappa | Indian National Congress | 159,884 | 72.8% | Munavalli Basappa Nagappa (KMPP) | 100,190 (45.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidari Ramappa Balappa | Indian National Congress | 159,884 | 72.8% |
| Munavalli Basappa Nagappa | KMPP | 59,694 | 27.2% |
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
Bijapur 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 Bijapur South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Bidari Ramappa Balappa (Indian National Congress) won Bijapur South, Bombay, in 1951 with 159,884 votes (72.8%), a margin of 100,190 votes over Munavalli Basappa Nagappa.
Which parties have won Bijapur South since 1951?
Since 1951, Bijapur South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bijapur South?
The closest result on record for Bijapur South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 100,190 votes (45.6 percentage points).