Bangalore North, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bangalore North (Mysore) was won by H. C. Dasappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 24,403 votes over M. Buddhadas. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bangalore North, Mysore, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | N. Keshavaiengar | Indian National Congress | 83,513 | 47.2% | C. G. K. Reddy (Samajwadi Party) | 58,847 (33.2 pts) |
| 1962 | H. C. Dasappa | Indian National Congress | 132,908 | 48.0% | M. Buddhadas (Independent) | 24,403 (8.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Keshavaiengar | Indian National Congress | 83,513 | 47.2% |
| C. G. K. Reddy | Samajwadi Party | 24,666 | 13.9% |
| Mohammad Hanif | Independent | 22,399 | 12.7% |
| E. P. W. Dacosta | Independent | 17,575 | 9.9% |
| D. N. Hosali | KMPP | 15,453 | 8.7% |
| A. M. Dharmalingam | Independent | 8,240 | 4.7% |
| S. K. Venkataranga Iyengar | Independent | 5,211 | 2.9% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. C. Dasappa | Indian National Congress | 132,908 | 48.0% |
| M. Buddhadas | Independent | 108,505 | 39.2% |
| M. Shivalingaiah | Praja Socialist Party | 35,520 | 12.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bangalore North has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bangalore North in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
H. C. Dasappa (Indian National Congress) won Bangalore North, Mysore, in 1962 with 132,908 votes (48.0%), a margin of 24,403 votes over M. Buddhadas.
Which parties have won Bangalore North since 1951?
Since 1951, Bangalore North has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bangalore North?
The closest result on record for Bangalore North was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 24,403 votes (8.8 percentage points).