Koppal, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Koppal (Mysore) was won by Sidrameshwar Swamy Bassayya (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 136,600 votes over Shivamurthy Swamy Hiremath Alwandi. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Koppal, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Sangappa Andanappa | Indian National Congress | 130,849 | 57.2% | Sivamurthi Swami (Independent) | 32,756 (14.3 pts) |
| 1962 | Shivamurthy Swami Siddappayya Swamy | LSS | 125,018 | 50.9% | Sanganna Andaneppa Agadi (Indian National Congress) | 4,281 (1.7 pts) |
| 1967 | A. Sanganna | Indian National Congress | 166,690 | 54.0% | S. S. Alwandi (Independent) | 24,602 (8.0 pts) |
| 1971 | Sidrameshwar Swamy Bassayya | Indian National Congress | 204,285 | 75.1% | Shivamurthy Swamy Hiremath Alwandi (Independent) | 136,600 (50.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sangappa Andanappa | Indian National Congress | 130,849 | 57.2% |
| Sivamurthi Swami | Independent | 98,093 | 42.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivamurthy Swami Siddappayya Swamy | LSS | 125,018 | 50.9% |
| Sanganna Andaneppa Agadi | Indian National Congress | 120,737 | 49.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sanganna | Indian National Congress | 166,690 | 54.0% |
| S. S. Alwandi | Independent | 142,088 | 46.0% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidrameshwar Swamy Bassayya | Indian National Congress | 204,285 | 75.1% |
| Shivamurthy Swamy Hiremath Alwandi | Independent | 67,685 | 24.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Koppal 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, LSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Koppal in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Sidrameshwar Swamy Bassayya (Indian National Congress) won Koppal, Mysore, in 1971 with 204,285 votes (75.1%), a margin of 136,600 votes over Shivamurthy Swamy Hiremath Alwandi.
Which parties have won Koppal since 1957?
Since 1957, Koppal has been won by: Indian National Congress, LSS.
What was the closest result in Koppal?
The closest result on record for Koppal was 1962, when LSS beat Indian National Congress by just 4,281 votes (1.7 percentage points).