Chitaldrug, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chitaldrug (Mysore) was won by Musheer-Ul- Mulk J. M. Mahamed Imam Sab (Praja Socialist Party) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 11,189 votes over S. Ranga Rao. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chitaldrug, Mysore, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | S. Nijalingappa | Indian National Congress | 126,584 | 58.0% | G. Marulappa (KMPP) | 79,152 (36.3 pts) |
| 1957 | Musheer-Ul- Mulk J. M. Mahamed Imam Sab | Praja Socialist Party | 129,848 | 52.3% | S. Ranga Rao (Indian National Congress) | 11,189 (4.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Nijalingappa | Indian National Congress | 126,584 | 58.0% |
| G. Marulappa | KMPP | 47,432 | 21.7% |
| H. S. Venkatachaliah | Independent | 44,211 | 20.3% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musheer-Ul- Mulk J. M. Mahamed Imam Sab | Praja Socialist Party | 129,848 | 52.3% |
| S. Ranga Rao | Indian National Congress | 118,659 | 47.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chitaldrug has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Praja Socialist Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chitaldrug in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
Musheer-Ul- Mulk J. M. Mahamed Imam Sab (Praja Socialist Party) won Chitaldrug, Mysore, in 1957 with 129,848 votes (52.3%), a margin of 11,189 votes over S. Ranga Rao.
Which parties have won Chitaldrug since 1951?
Since 1951, Chitaldrug has been won by: Indian National Congress, Praja Socialist Party.
What was the closest result in Chitaldrug?
The closest result on record for Chitaldrug was 1957, when Praja Socialist Party beat Indian National Congress by just 11,189 votes (4.5 percentage points).