Chikmagalur, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chikmagalur (Mysore) was won by D. B. Chandre Gowda (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 120,409 votes over B. V. Chandra Sekhar. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chikmagalur, Mysore, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | M. Huchegowda | Praja Socialist Party | 106,812 | 43.2% | A. M. Basavegowda (Indian National Congress) | 18,223 (7.4 pts) |
| 1971 | D. B. Chandre Gowda | Indian National Congress | 188,151 | 72.0% | B. V. Chandra Sekhar (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 120,409 (46.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Huchegowda | Praja Socialist Party | 106,812 | 43.2% |
| A. M. Basavegowda | Indian National Congress | 88,589 | 35.9% |
| K. Shamanna | Independent | 44,170 | 17.9% |
| T. Rudrappa | Independent | 7,518 | 3.0% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. B. Chandre Gowda | Indian National Congress | 188,151 | 72.0% |
| B. V. Chandra Sekhar | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 67,742 | 25.9% |
| H. P. Ganapathi Prabhu | Independent | 3,543 | 1.4% |
| T. Rudrappa | Independent | 1,863 | 0.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chikmagalur has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Praja Socialist Party, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chikmagalur in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
D. B. Chandre Gowda (Indian National Congress) won Chikmagalur, Mysore, in 1971 with 188,151 votes (72.0%), a margin of 120,409 votes over B. V. Chandra Sekhar.
Which parties have won Chikmagalur since 1967?
Since 1967, Chikmagalur has been won by: Indian National Congress, Praja Socialist Party.
What was the closest result in Chikmagalur?
The closest result on record for Chikmagalur was 1967, when Praja Socialist Party beat Indian National Congress by just 18,223 votes (7.4 percentage points).