Coorg, Coorg — Lok Sabha Election Results
Coorg (Coorg) was won by N. Somanna (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 12,313 votes over K. T. Uthappa. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Coorg, Coorg, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | N. Somanna | Indian National Congress | 38,063 | 59.6% | K. T. Uthappa (Independent) | 12,313 (19.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Somanna | Indian National Congress | 38,063 | 59.6% |
| K. T. Uthappa | Independent | 25,750 | 40.4% |
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
Coorg 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 Coorg in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
N. Somanna (Indian National Congress) won Coorg, Coorg, in 1951 with 38,063 votes (59.6%), a margin of 12,313 votes over K. T. Uthappa.
Which parties have won Coorg since 1951?
Since 1951, Coorg has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Coorg?
The closest result on record for Coorg was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 12,313 votes (19.3 percentage points).