Hassan, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Hassan (Mysore) was won by Nuggehalli Shivappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 75,345 votes over S. Shivappa. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Hassan, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | J. Siddananjappa H. | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% | None (None) | None (None pts) |
| 1962 | H. Siddananjappa | Indian National Congress | 104,898 | 46.0% | D. R. Karigowda (Praja Socialist Party) | 5,815 (2.5 pts) |
| 1967 | N. Shivappa | Swatantra Party | 168,620 | 57.2% | H. Ramaswamy (Indian National Congress) | 42,452 (14.4 pts) |
| 1971 | Nuggehalli Shivappa | Indian National Congress | 161,072 | 62.3% | S. Shivappa (Praja Socialist Party) | 75,345 (29.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Siddananjappa H. | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Siddananjappa | Indian National Congress | 104,898 | 46.0% |
| D. R. Karigowda | Praja Socialist Party | 99,083 | 43.5% |
| H. B. Gundappa Gowda | Independent | 23,922 | 10.5% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Shivappa | Swatantra Party | 168,620 | 57.2% |
| H. Ramaswamy | Indian National Congress | 126,168 | 42.8% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggehalli Shivappa | Indian National Congress | 161,072 | 62.3% |
| S. Shivappa | Praja Socialist Party | 85,727 | 33.2% |
| H. B. Jwalanaiah | Swatantra Party | 11,617 | 4.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Hassan 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, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hassan in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Nuggehalli Shivappa (Indian National Congress) won Hassan, Mysore, in 1971 with 161,072 votes (62.3%), a margin of 75,345 votes over S. Shivappa.
Which parties have won Hassan since 1957?
Since 1957, Hassan has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Hassan?
The closest result on record for Hassan was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Praja Socialist Party by just 5,815 votes (2.5 percentage points).