Belgaum, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Belgaum (Mysore) was won by Kotrasetti Appaya Karavirappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 77,176 votes over Naghanoor Mugutasab Nabisab. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Belgaum, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Datar Balwantrao Nageshrao | Indian National Congress | 122,408 | 51.8% | Kulkarni Keshav Vaman (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 64,903 (27.5 pts) |
| 1962 | Balavantrao Nagesharao Datar | Indian National Congress | 139,664 | 53.5% | Datta Appa Katti (REP) | 18,077 (6.9 pts) |
| 1967 | N. M. Nabisab | Indian National Congress | 192,046 | 61.4% | K. D. Appa (RPI) | 122,317 (39.1 pts) |
| 1971 | Kotrasetti Appaya Karavirappa | Indian National Congress | 164,979 | 61.5% | Naghanoor Mugutasab Nabisab (Congress (O)) | 77,176 (28.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datar Balwantrao Nageshrao | Indian National Congress | 122,408 | 51.8% |
| Kulkarni Keshav Vaman | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 57,505 | 24.3% |
| Heddur Shetti Virupaksha Channabasappa | Praja Socialist Party | 56,408 | 23.9% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balavantrao Nagesharao Datar | Indian National Congress | 139,664 | 53.5% |
| Datta Appa Katti | REP | 121,587 | 46.5% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. M. Nabisab | Indian National Congress | 192,046 | 61.4% |
| K. D. Appa | RPI | 69,729 | 22.3% |
| Y. B. Shantalingappa | Independent | 30,509 | 9.8% |
| S. C. Appayyappa | Swatantra Party | 14,097 | 4.5% |
| K. S. Veerappa | Independent | 6,528 | 2.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotrasetti Appaya Karavirappa | Indian National Congress | 164,979 | 61.5% |
| Naghanoor Mugutasab Nabisab | Congress (O) | 87,803 | 32.7% |
| Jakati Mallasaraj Bojappa | Independent | 8,077 | 3.0% |
| Galagati Venkatesh Bandacharya | Independent | 3,476 | 1.3% |
| Kulkarni Balasaheb Apparao | Independent | 2,181 | 0.8% |
| Katti Dattatray Appa | Independent | 1,598 | 0.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Belgaum has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Belgaum in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Kotrasetti Appaya Karavirappa (Indian National Congress) won Belgaum, Mysore, in 1971 with 164,979 votes (61.5%), a margin of 77,176 votes over Naghanoor Mugutasab Nabisab.
Which parties have won Belgaum since 1957?
Since 1957, Belgaum has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Belgaum?
The closest result on record for Belgaum was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat REP by just 18,077 votes (6.9 percentage points).