Hoskote, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Hoskote (Mysore) was won by M. V. Krishnappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 186,634 votes over M. Chandrasekher. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Hoskote, Mysore, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 160,374 | 54.6% | S. A. Reddy (Independent) | 61,796 (21.0 pts) |
| 1971 | M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 240,244 | 77.2% | M. Chandrasekher (Congress (O)) | 186,634 (59.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 160,374 | 54.6% |
| S. A. Reddy | Independent | 98,578 | 33.6% |
| K. A. Gowda | Independent | 16,994 | 5.8% |
| B. Ramappa | Independent | 9,191 | 3.1% |
| S. R. R. Rao | Independent | 8,542 | 2.9% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 240,244 | 77.2% |
| M. Chandrasekher | Congress (O) | 53,610 | 17.2% |
| Vatal Nagaraja | Independent | 14,729 | 4.7% |
| S. Mathew | Independent | 2,792 | 0.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Hoskote has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hoskote in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
M. V. Krishnappa (Indian National Congress) won Hoskote, Mysore, in 1971 with 240,244 votes (77.2%), a margin of 186,634 votes over M. Chandrasekher.
Which parties have won Hoskote since 1967?
Since 1967, Hoskote has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Hoskote?
The closest result on record for Hoskote was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 61,796 votes (21.0 percentage points).