Mangalore, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mangalore (Mysore) was won by K. K. Shetty (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 121,230 votes over Cheppudira Muthnna Poonacha. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mangalore, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Achar K. R. | Indian National Congress | 143,599 | 57.4% | Krishna Setty A. (Communist Party of India) | 58,226 (23.3 pts) |
| 1962 | A. Shankara Alva | Indian National Congress | 118,102 | 42.2% | J. M. Lobo Prabhu (Swatantra Party) | 33,756 (12.0 pts) |
| 1967 | C. M. Poonacha | Indian National Congress | 125,162 | 41.1% | K. R. Karanth (Independent) | 28,522 (9.4 pts) |
| 1971 | K. K. Shetty | Indian National Congress | 205,516 | 64.6% | Cheppudira Muthnna Poonacha (Congress (O)) | 121,230 (38.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achar K. R. | Indian National Congress | 143,599 | 57.4% |
| Krishna Setty A. | Communist Party of India | 85,373 | 34.1% |
| Sharma M. S. A. | Independent | 21,213 | 8.5% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Shankara Alva | Indian National Congress | 118,102 | 42.2% |
| J. M. Lobo Prabhu | Swatantra Party | 84,346 | 30.1% |
| B. V. Kakkilaya | Communist Party of India | 59,656 | 21.3% |
| M. Govinda Rao | Jharkhand Party | 17,974 | 6.4% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. M. Poonacha | Indian National Congress | 125,162 | 41.1% |
| K. R. Karanth | Independent | 96,640 | 31.7% |
| B. N. Kuttapa | CPI (Marxist) | 57,776 | 19.0% |
| T. T. Mally | Independent | 15,076 | 4.9% |
| U. L. Kini | Independent | 10,102 | 3.3% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. K. Shetty | Indian National Congress | 205,516 | 64.6% |
| Cheppudira Muthnna Poonacha | Congress (O) | 84,286 | 26.5% |
| M. H. Krishnnappa | CPI (Marxist) | 22,670 | 7.1% |
| S. N. Vasudeva Rao | Independent | 2,991 | 0.9% |
| Ishwara Bhat Parpakaje | Praja Socialist Party | 2,717 | 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
Mangalore 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mangalore in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
K. K. Shetty (Indian National Congress) won Mangalore, Mysore, in 1971 with 205,516 votes (64.6%), a margin of 121,230 votes over Cheppudira Muthnna Poonacha.
Which parties have won Mangalore since 1957?
Since 1957, Mangalore has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mangalore?
The closest result on record for Mangalore was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 28,522 votes (9.4 percentage points).