Dharwad South, Bombay — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dharwad South (Bombay) was won by Neswi Timmappa Rudrappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 49,135 votes over Hosmani Siddappa Kariappa. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Dharwad South, Bombay, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Neswi Timmappa Rudrappa | Indian National Congress | 144,225 | 60.3% | Hosmani Siddappa Kariappa (KMPP) | 49,135 (20.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neswi Timmappa Rudrappa | Indian National Congress | 144,225 | 60.3% |
| Hosmani Siddappa Kariappa | KMPP | 95,090 | 39.7% |
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
Dharwad 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 Dharwad South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Neswi Timmappa Rudrappa (Indian National Congress) won Dharwad South, Bombay, in 1951 with 144,225 votes (60.3%), a margin of 49,135 votes over Hosmani Siddappa Kariappa.
Which parties have won Dharwad South since 1951?
Since 1951, Dharwad South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Dharwad South?
The closest result on record for Dharwad South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 49,135 votes (20.5 percentage points).