Bagalkot, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bagalkot (Mysore) was won by Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 105,768 votes over Shivaputrappa Shivabasappa Melligeri. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bagalkot, Mysore, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | S. B. Patil | Indian National Congress | 183,984 | 61.4% | A. D. Tondihal (Independent) | 125,680 (41.9 pts) |
| 1971 | Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil | Indian National Congress | 197,589 | 68.3% | Shivaputrappa Shivabasappa Melligeri (Congress (O)) | 105,768 (36.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. B. Patil | Indian National Congress | 183,984 | 61.4% |
| A. D. Tondihal | Independent | 58,304 | 19.5% |
| N. K. Bhate | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 57,315 | 19.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil | Indian National Congress | 197,589 | 68.3% |
| Shivaputrappa Shivabasappa Melligeri | Congress (O) | 91,821 | 31.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bagalkot has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bagalkot in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil (Indian National Congress) won Bagalkot, Mysore, in 1971 with 197,589 votes (68.3%), a margin of 105,768 votes over Shivaputrappa Shivabasappa Melligeri.
Which parties have won Bagalkot since 1967?
Since 1967, Bagalkot has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bagalkot?
The closest result on record for Bagalkot was 1971, when Indian National Congress beat Congress (O) by just 105,768 votes (36.5 percentage points).