Dharwad North, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dharwad North (Mysore) was won by Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 98,069 votes over Wali Rachapa Gangappa. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Dharwad North, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Karmarkar Dattatraya Parashuram | Indian National Congress | 123,622 | 59.4% | Munavalli Basappa Nagappa (Independent) | 65,363 (31.4 pts) |
| 1962 | Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi | Indian National Congress | 187,654 | 71.6% | Veerayya Virabasayya Shivalli (Swatantra Party) | 153,550 (58.6 pts) |
| 1967 | M. S. Bindurao | Indian National Congress | 169,173 | 62.5% | J. R. Anantrao (Bharatiya Jana Sangh) | 87,430 (32.3 pts) |
| 1971 | Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi | Indian National Congress | 189,382 | 66.8% | Wali Rachapa Gangappa (Congress (O)) | 98,069 (34.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmarkar Dattatraya Parashuram | Indian National Congress | 123,622 | 59.4% |
| Munavalli Basappa Nagappa | Independent | 58,259 | 28.0% |
| Joshi Jagannath Anantrao | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 26,106 | 12.6% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi | Indian National Congress | 187,654 | 71.6% |
| Veerayya Virabasayya Shivalli | Swatantra Party | 34,104 | 13.0% |
| Ishwarappa Allamprabhu Menasinkai | Jharkhand Party | 30,163 | 11.5% |
| Hucheshwar Gurushidha Mudgal | Praja Socialist Party | 10,036 | 3.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. S. Bindurao | Indian National Congress | 169,173 | 62.5% |
| J. R. Anantrao | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 81,743 | 30.2% |
| S. A. Khadar | Praja Socialist Party | 19,679 | 7.3% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi | Indian National Congress | 189,382 | 66.8% |
| Wali Rachapa Gangappa | Congress (O) | 91,313 | 32.2% |
| S. P. Sirur | Praja Socialist Party | 2,742 | 1.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Dharwad North has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dharwad North in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Sarojini Bindurao Mahishi (Indian National Congress) won Dharwad North, Mysore, in 1971 with 189,382 votes (66.8%), a margin of 98,069 votes over Wali Rachapa Gangappa.
Which parties have won Dharwad North since 1957?
Since 1957, Dharwad North has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Dharwad North?
The closest result on record for Dharwad North was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 65,363 votes (31.4 percentage points).