Chamarajanagar, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chamarajanagar (Mysore) was won by S. M. Siddaiya (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 72,622 votes over N. C. Biligirirangaiah. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chamarajanagar, Mysore, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | S. M. Siddaiah | Indian National Congress | 117,810 | 48.5% | M. Shivanna (Praja Socialist Party) | 47,398 (19.5 pts) |
| 1967 | S. M. Siddaiah | Indian National Congress | 108,831 | 37.2% | N. C. B. Rangaiah (Swatantra Party) | 28,977 (9.9 pts) |
| 1971 | S. M. Siddaiya | Indian National Congress | 168,894 | 61.9% | N. C. Biligirirangaiah (Congress (O)) | 72,622 (26.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. Siddaiah | Indian National Congress | 117,810 | 48.5% |
| M. Shivanna | Praja Socialist Party | 70,412 | 29.0% |
| C. H. Basavaiah | Independent | 28,655 | 11.8% |
| D. Dharmarathnakara | Independent | 26,190 | 10.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. Siddaiah | Indian National Congress | 108,831 | 37.2% |
| N. C. B. Rangaiah | Swatantra Party | 79,854 | 27.3% |
| M. Puttadevaiah | Independent | 51,450 | 17.6% |
| Chikkadoodaiah | Independent | 25,374 | 8.7% |
| M. Basavaiah | Independent | 13,853 | 4.7% |
| Madaiah | Independent | 7,357 | 2.5% |
| Kapanaiah | Independent | 3,301 | 1.1% |
| V. Rosaiah | Independent | 2,269 | 0.8% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. Siddaiya | Indian National Congress | 168,894 | 61.9% |
| N. C. Biligirirangaiah | Congress (O) | 96,272 | 35.3% |
| Nanjundaiah | Independent | 7,514 | 2.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chamarajanagar has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1962. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chamarajanagar in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
S. M. Siddaiya (Indian National Congress) won Chamarajanagar, Mysore, in 1971 with 168,894 votes (61.9%), a margin of 72,622 votes over N. C. Biligirirangaiah.
Which parties have won Chamarajanagar since 1962?
Since 1962, Chamarajanagar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chamarajanagar?
The closest result on record for Chamarajanagar was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 28,977 votes (9.9 percentage points).