Chikkodi, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chikkodi (Mysore) was won by B. Shankaranand (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 97,743 votes over Karale Laxman Beema. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chikkodi, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Katti Datta Appa | SCF | 115,214 | 51.2% | Patil Shankaragouda Veerangouda (Indian National Congress) | 5,588 (2.5 pts) |
| 1962 | Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil | Indian National Congress | 166,110 | 67.7% | Balavant Hanamant Warale (REP) | 86,776 (35.4 pts) |
| 1967 | B. Sahankaranand | Indian National Congress | 192,986 | 67.9% | M. S. Nanasab (RPI) | 101,542 (35.7 pts) |
| 1971 | B. Shankaranand | Indian National Congress | 177,967 | 65.8% | Karale Laxman Beema (Congress (O)) | 97,743 (36.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katti Datta Appa | SCF | 115,214 | 51.2% |
| Patil Shankaragouda Veerangouda | Indian National Congress | 109,626 | 48.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasantrao Lakhagounda Patil | Indian National Congress | 166,110 | 67.7% |
| Balavant Hanamant Warale | REP | 79,334 | 32.3% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sahankaranand | Indian National Congress | 192,986 | 67.9% |
| M. S. Nanasab | RPI | 91,444 | 32.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Shankaranand | Indian National Congress | 177,967 | 65.8% |
| Karale Laxman Beema | Congress (O) | 80,224 | 29.7% |
| Dhoble Siddu Gopal | Independent | 4,236 | 1.6% |
| Tikapurle Bandopant Dhondiram | Independent | 3,990 | 1.5% |
| Malage Appayya Lagama | Independent | 3,916 | 1.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chikkodi has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: SCF, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chikkodi in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
B. Shankaranand (Indian National Congress) won Chikkodi, Mysore, in 1971 with 177,967 votes (65.8%), a margin of 97,743 votes over Karale Laxman Beema.
Which parties have won Chikkodi since 1957?
Since 1957, Chikkodi has been won by: Indian National Congress, SCF.
What was the closest result in Chikkodi?
The closest result on record for Chikkodi was 1957, when SCF beat Indian National Congress by just 5,588 votes (2.5 percentage points).