Bellary, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bellary (Mysore) was won by V. K. R. V. Rao (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 152,860 votes over Y. Mahabaleswarappa. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bellary, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | T. Subramanyam | Indian National Congress | 146,670 | 54.9% | Y Mahabaleswarappa (Independent) | 26,288 (9.8 pts) |
| 1962 | T. Subramanyam | Indian National Congress | 148,765 | 52.0% | J. Mohamad Imamsab (Swatantra Party) | 11,317 (4.0 pts) |
| 1967 | V. K. R. V. Rao | Indian National Congress | 173,402 | 53.8% | Y. Mahabaleswarappa (Swatantra Party) | 24,380 (7.6 pts) |
| 1971 | V. K. R. V. Rao | Indian National Congress | 230,901 | 72.7% | Y. Mahabaleswarappa (Swatantra Party) | 152,860 (48.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Subramanyam | Indian National Congress | 146,670 | 54.9% |
| Y Mahabaleswarappa | Independent | 120,382 | 45.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Subramanyam | Indian National Congress | 148,765 | 52.0% |
| J. Mohamad Imamsab | Swatantra Party | 137,448 | 48.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. K. R. V. Rao | Indian National Congress | 173,402 | 53.8% |
| Y. Mahabaleswarappa | Swatantra Party | 149,022 | 46.2% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. K. R. V. Rao | Indian National Congress | 230,901 | 72.7% |
| Y. Mahabaleswarappa | Swatantra Party | 78,041 | 24.6% |
| S. Gurunath | Independent | 5,799 | 1.8% |
| A. M. Gangappaswamy | Independent | 2,896 | 0.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bellary 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 Bellary in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
V. K. R. V. Rao (Indian National Congress) won Bellary, Mysore, in 1971 with 230,901 votes (72.7%), a margin of 152,860 votes over Y. Mahabaleswarappa.
Which parties have won Bellary since 1957?
Since 1957, Bellary has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bellary?
The closest result on record for Bellary was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 11,317 votes (4.0 percentage points).