Chitradurga, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chitradurga (Mysore) was won by Kondajji Basappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 169,702 votes over J. Mohamed Imam. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chitradurga, Mysore, from 1962 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1962–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | S. Veerabasappa | Indian National Congress | 172,673 | 54.5% | G. Basappa (Praja Socialist Party) | 44,849 (14.1 pts) |
| 1967 | J. M. Imam | Swatantra Party | 164,548 | 50.5% | S. Veerabasappa (Indian National Congress) | 31,932 (9.8 pts) |
| 1971 | Kondajji Basappa | Indian National Congress | 251,005 | 74.6% | J. Mohamed Imam (Swatantra Party) | 169,702 (50.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Veerabasappa | Indian National Congress | 172,673 | 54.5% |
| G. Basappa | Praja Socialist Party | 127,824 | 40.3% |
| C. Rangaiah | Independent | 16,515 | 5.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Imam | Swatantra Party | 164,548 | 50.5% |
| S. Veerabasappa | Indian National Congress | 132,616 | 40.7% |
| C. Rangaiah | Independent | 21,204 | 6.5% |
| P. H. Jayappa | Independent | 7,766 | 2.4% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kondajji Basappa | Indian National Congress | 251,005 | 74.6% |
| J. Mohamed Imam | Swatantra Party | 81,303 | 24.2% |
| C. Rangaiah | Independent | 4,273 | 1.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chitradurga 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, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chitradurga in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Kondajji Basappa (Indian National Congress) won Chitradurga, Mysore, in 1971 with 251,005 votes (74.6%), a margin of 169,702 votes over J. Mohamed Imam.
Which parties have won Chitradurga since 1962?
Since 1962, Chitradurga has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Chitradurga?
The closest result on record for Chitradurga was 1967, when Swatantra Party beat Indian National Congress by just 31,932 votes (9.8 percentage points).