Kanakapura, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kanakapura (Mysore) was won by C. K. Jaffer Sharief (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 186,519 votes over M. V. Rajasekharan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kanakapura, Mysore, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | M. V. Rajasekharan | Indian National Congress | 121,394 | 45.6% | M. B. Das (Independent) | 48,196 (18.1 pts) |
| 1971 | C. K. Jaffer Sharief | Indian National Congress | 243,987 | 80.0% | M. V. Rajasekharan (Congress (O)) | 186,519 (61.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. V. Rajasekharan | Indian National Congress | 121,394 | 45.6% |
| M. B. Das | Independent | 73,198 | 27.5% |
| T. Ramiah | Independent | 34,296 | 12.9% |
| B. K. Puttaramiya | Swatantra Party | 21,834 | 8.2% |
| S. Ahamad | Independent | 10,902 | 4.1% |
| H.N. Reddy | Independent | 4,756 | 1.8% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Jaffer Sharief | Indian National Congress | 243,987 | 80.0% |
| M. V. Rajasekharan | Congress (O) | 57,468 | 18.8% |
| Abdul Rasheed | Independent | 3,631 | 1.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kanakapura 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 Kanakapura in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
C. K. Jaffer Sharief (Indian National Congress) won Kanakapura, Mysore, in 1971 with 243,987 votes (80.0%), a margin of 186,519 votes over M. V. Rajasekharan.
Which parties have won Kanakapura since 1967?
Since 1967, Kanakapura has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kanakapura?
The closest result on record for Kanakapura was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 48,196 votes (18.1 percentage points).