Kolar, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kolar (Mysore) was won by G. V. Krishnan (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 194,519 votes over G. Narayanaswamy. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Kolar, Mysore, from 1951 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1951–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Doddathimmiah | Indian National Congress | 203,988 | 28.4% | M. V. Krishnappa (Indian National Congress) | 31,442 (4.4 pts) |
| 1957 | K. Chengalaraya Reddy | Indian National Congress | 209,542 | 53.2% | V. M. Govindan (Independent) | 25,533 (6.5 pts) |
| 1962 | Doddathimmaiah | Indian National Congress | 104,163 | 43.5% | G. Narayanaswamy (Independent) | 30,059 (12.6 pts) |
| 1967 | G. Y. Krishnan | Indian National Congress | 131,041 | 47.4% | Thirumalappa (Independent) | 63,889 (23.1 pts) |
| 1971 | G. V. Krishnan | Indian National Congress | 217,037 | 81.3% | G. Narayanaswamy (CPI (Marxist)) | 194,519 (72.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddathimmiah | Indian National Congress | 203,988 | 28.4% |
| M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 172,546 | 24.0% |
| J. T. Gopalakrishnan | Independent | 108,581 | 15.1% |
| V. M. Govindan | Communist Party of India | 73,322 | 10.2% |
| R. A. Dass | Independent | 67,571 | 9.4% |
| M. S. Mahadevan | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 47,180 | 6.6% |
| Sampangiramiah | KMPP | 44,660 | 6.2% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Chengalaraya Reddy | Indian National Congress | 209,542 | 53.2% |
| V. M. Govindan | Independent | 184,009 | 46.8% |
| Doddathimmiah | Indian National Congress | 0 | 0.0% |
| K. Shantiprakash | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
| Venkatarayappa | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddathimmaiah | Indian National Congress | 104,163 | 43.5% |
| G. Narayanaswamy | Independent | 74,104 | 31.0% |
| K. Venkatappa | Independent | 35,392 | 14.8% |
| D. Muniswamy | Independent | 13,547 | 5.7% |
| T. N. Raghavan | Independent | 12,024 | 5.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Y. Krishnan | Indian National Congress | 131,041 | 47.4% |
| Thirumalappa | Independent | 67,152 | 24.3% |
| G. Narayanaswamy | CPI (Marxist) | 65,543 | 23.7% |
| B. H.Hanumappa | Independent | 12,564 | 4.5% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. V. Krishnan | Indian National Congress | 217,037 | 81.3% |
| G. Narayanaswamy | CPI (Marxist) | 22,518 | 8.4% |
| T. N. Raghavaiah | Congress (O) | 15,542 | 5.8% |
| C. M. Arumagam | Independent | 10,407 | 3.9% |
| C. V. Muniswamy | Indian Union Muslim League | 1,408 | 0.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Kolar has been contested at 5 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kolar in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
G. V. Krishnan (Indian National Congress) won Kolar, Mysore, in 1971 with 217,037 votes (81.3%), a margin of 194,519 votes over G. Narayanaswamy.
Which parties have won Kolar since 1951?
Since 1951, Kolar has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kolar?
The closest result on record for Kolar was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 31,442 votes (4.4 percentage points).