Bangalore South, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bangalore South (Mysore) was won by T. Madiah Gowda (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 44,185 votes over K. Srinivasa Rao. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Bangalore South, Mysore, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | T. Madiah Gowda | Indian National Congress | 80,951 | 51.9% | K. Srinivasa Rao (KMPP) | 44,185 (28.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Madiah Gowda | Indian National Congress | 80,951 | 51.9% |
| K. Srinivasa Rao | KMPP | 36,766 | 23.6% |
| B. N. Vijayadeva | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 19,547 | 12.5% |
| L. Srinivasa Reddy | Independent | 18,684 | 12.0% |
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
Bangalore 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 Bangalore South in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
T. Madiah Gowda (Indian National Congress) won Bangalore South, Mysore, in 1951 with 80,951 votes (51.9%), a margin of 44,185 votes over K. Srinivasa Rao.
Which parties have won Bangalore South since 1951?
Since 1951, Bangalore South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bangalore South?
The closest result on record for Bangalore South was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 44,185 votes (28.3 percentage points).