South Kanara (north), Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
South Kanara (north) (Madras) was won by U. Srinivasa Mallyya (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 11,854 votes over K. B Jinaraja Hegde. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for South Kanara (north), Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | U. Srinivasa Mallyya | Indian National Congress | 98,122 | 44.4% | K. B Jinaraja Hegde (KMPP) | 11,854 (5.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U. Srinivasa Mallyya | Indian National Congress | 98,122 | 44.4% |
| K. B Jinaraja Hegde | KMPP | 86,268 | 39.1% |
| B. J. Bhandari | Samajwadi Party | 36,371 | 16.5% |
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
South Kanara (north) 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 South Kanara (north) in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
U. Srinivasa Mallyya (Indian National Congress) won South Kanara (north), Madras, in 1951 with 98,122 votes (44.4%), a margin of 11,854 votes over K. B Jinaraja Hegde.
Which parties have won South Kanara (north) since 1951?
Since 1951, South Kanara (north) has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in South Kanara (north)?
The closest result on record for South Kanara (north) was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 11,854 votes (5.4 percentage points).