Bijapur, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Bijapur (Mysore) was won by Bhimappa Ellappa Choudhari (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 47,693 votes over Basagondappa Kadappa Gudadinni. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Bijapur, Mysore, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | G. D. Patil | Swatantra Party | 113,208 | 49.6% | R. G. Dubey (Indian National Congress) | 2,104 (0.9 pts) |
| 1971 | Bhimappa Ellappa Choudhari | Indian National Congress | 131,486 | 61.1% | Basagondappa Kadappa Gudadinni (Congress (O)) | 47,693 (22.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. D. Patil | Swatantra Party | 113,208 | 49.6% |
| R. G. Dubey | Indian National Congress | 111,104 | 48.6% |
| M. D. Mahendrakar | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 4,073 | 1.8% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhimappa Ellappa Choudhari | Indian National Congress | 131,486 | 61.1% |
| Basagondappa Kadappa Gudadinni | Congress (O) | 83,793 | 38.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Bijapur has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Swatantra Party, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bijapur in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Bhimappa Ellappa Choudhari (Indian National Congress) won Bijapur, Mysore, in 1971 with 131,486 votes (61.1%), a margin of 47,693 votes over Basagondappa Kadappa Gudadinni.
Which parties have won Bijapur since 1967?
Since 1967, Bijapur has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Bijapur?
The closest result on record for Bijapur was 1967, when Swatantra Party beat Indian National Congress by just 2,104 votes (0.9 percentage points).