Bijapur North, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bijapur North (Mysore) was won by Rajaram Giridharalal Dubey (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 41,996 votes over Murigappa Siddappa Sugandhi. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bijapur North, Mysore, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Sugandhi Murigappa Siddappa | Independent | 88,209 | 49.6% | Dubey Rajaram Giridharlal (Indian National Congress) | 10,936 (6.2 pts) |
| 1962 | Rajaram Giridharalal Dubey | Indian National Congress | 105,452 | 55.5% | Murigappa Siddappa Sugandhi (Swatantra Party) | 41,996 (22.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugandhi Murigappa Siddappa | Independent | 88,209 | 49.6% |
| Dubey Rajaram Giridharlal | Indian National Congress | 77,273 | 43.4% |
| Biradar Basavantappa Madivalappa | Independent | 12,370 | 7.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajaram Giridharalal Dubey | Indian National Congress | 105,452 | 55.5% |
| Murigappa Siddappa Sugandhi | Swatantra Party | 63,456 | 33.4% |
| Dagadupant Amogi Nikkambe | REP | 12,774 | 6.7% |
| Sardar Basawaraj Karabasappa Nagur | LSS | 8,343 | 4.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bijapur North has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bijapur North in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Rajaram Giridharalal Dubey (Indian National Congress) won Bijapur North, Mysore, in 1962 with 105,452 votes (55.5%), a margin of 41,996 votes over Murigappa Siddappa Sugandhi.
Which parties have won Bijapur North since 1957?
Since 1957, Bijapur North has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bijapur North?
The closest result on record for Bijapur North was 1957, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 10,936 votes (6.2 percentage points).