South Kanara South, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
South Kanara South (Madras) was won by B. Shiva Rao (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 8,841 votes over K. R. Karanth. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for South Kanara South, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | B. Shiva Rao | Indian National Congress | 96,619 | 46.9% | K. R. Karanth (KMPP) | 8,841 (4.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Shiva Rao | Indian National Congress | 96,619 | 46.9% |
| K. R. Karanth | KMPP | 87,778 | 42.6% |
| R. S. Sharma | Independent | 21,704 | 10.5% |
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 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 South Kanara South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
B. Shiva Rao (Indian National Congress) won South Kanara South, Madras, in 1951 with 96,619 votes (46.9%), a margin of 8,841 votes over K. R. Karanth.
Which parties have won South Kanara South since 1951?
Since 1951, South Kanara South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in South Kanara South?
The closest result on record for South Kanara South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 8,841 votes (4.3 percentage points).