Mandya, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mandya (Mysore) was won by S. M. Krishna (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 162,162 votes over M. D. Chowdaiah. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mandya, Mysore, from 1951 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1951–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | M. K. Sivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 125,566 | 59.2% | M. C. Lingegowda (KMPP) | 39,117 (18.4 pts) |
| 1957 | M. K. Shivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 142,066 | 61.4% | M. C. Linge Gowda (Praja Socialist Party) | 52,671 (22.8 pts) |
| 1962 | M. K. Shivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 148,523 | 51.1% | M. C. Linge Gowda (Independent) | 74,323 (25.6 pts) |
| 1967 | M. K. Shivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 192,706 | 56.9% | J. Devaiah (Independent) | 46,484 (13.7 pts) |
| 1971 | S. M. Krishna | Indian National Congress | 272,174 | 71.2% | M. D. Chowdaiah (Congress (O)) | 162,162 (42.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. Sivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 125,566 | 59.2% |
| M. C. Lingegowda | KMPP | 86,449 | 40.8% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. Shivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 142,066 | 61.4% |
| M. C. Linge Gowda | Praja Socialist Party | 89,395 | 38.6% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. Shivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 148,523 | 51.1% |
| M. C. Linge Gowda | Independent | 74,200 | 25.5% |
| H. Veerannagowda | Independent | 33,674 | 11.6% |
| M. S. Siddappa | Independent | 25,967 | 8.9% |
| N. Kempanna | Independent | 8,361 | 2.9% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. Shivananjappa | Indian National Congress | 192,706 | 56.9% |
| J. Devaiah | Independent | 146,222 | 43.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. M. Krishna | Indian National Congress | 272,174 | 71.2% |
| M. D. Chowdaiah | Congress (O) | 110,012 | 28.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Mandya 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 Mandya in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
S. M. Krishna (Indian National Congress) won Mandya, Mysore, in 1971 with 272,174 votes (71.2%), a margin of 162,162 votes over M. D. Chowdaiah.
Which parties have won Mandya since 1951?
Since 1951, Mandya has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mandya?
The closest result on record for Mandya was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 46,484 votes (13.7 percentage points).