Bijapur South, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bijapur South (Mysore) was won by Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 121,029 votes over Narayanji Kalyanji Dharamashi. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bijapur South, Mysore, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Bidari Ramappa Balappa | Indian National Congress | 158,171 | 64.9% | Desai Shankarappa Gowda Basalingappagowda (Independent) | 72,663 (29.8 pts) |
| 1962 | Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil | Indian National Congress | 188,849 | 73.6% | Narayanji Kalyanji Dharamashi (Jharkhand Party) | 121,029 (47.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidari Ramappa Balappa | Indian National Congress | 158,171 | 64.9% |
| Desai Shankarappa Gowda Basalingappagowda | Independent | 85,508 | 35.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil | Indian National Congress | 188,849 | 73.6% |
| Narayanji Kalyanji Dharamashi | Jharkhand Party | 67,820 | 26.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bijapur South has been contested at 2 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 Bijapur South in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Sanganagouda Basanagouda Patil (Indian National Congress) won Bijapur South, Mysore, in 1962 with 188,849 votes (73.6%), a margin of 121,029 votes over Narayanji Kalyanji Dharamashi.
Which parties have won Bijapur South since 1957?
Since 1957, Bijapur South has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Bijapur South?
The closest result on record for Bijapur South was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 72,663 votes (29.8 percentage points).