Mysore, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mysore (Mysore) was won by M. D. Tulsidas (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 145,505 votes over M. L. Thimme Gowda. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mysore, Mysore, from 1951 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1951–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | N. Rachiah | Indian National Congress | 209,203 | 29.4% | M. S. Gurupadaswamy (KMPP) | 13,028 (1.8 pts) |
| 1957 | M. Shankariah | Indian National Congress | 239,572 | 31.7% | S. M. Siddiah (Indian National Congress) | 53,377 (7.1 pts) |
| 1962 | M. Shankaraiya | Indian National Congress | 97,949 | 42.9% | H. Ramaraj Urs (Swatantra Party) | 57,906 (25.3 pts) |
| 1967 | H. D. Tulasidas | Indian National Congress | 108,855 | 40.1% | B. N. Kengegowda (Independent) | 15,289 (5.6 pts) |
| 1971 | M. D. Tulsidas | Indian National Congress | 213,724 | 74.4% | M. L. Thimme Gowda (Congress (O)) | 145,505 (50.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Rachiah | Indian National Congress | 209,203 | 29.4% |
| M. S. Gurupadaswamy | KMPP | 196,175 | 27.5% |
| H. C. Dasappa | Indian National Congress | 164,577 | 23.1% |
| S. M. Siddiah | KMPP | 142,363 | 20.0% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Shankariah | Indian National Congress | 239,572 | 31.7% |
| S. M. Siddiah | Indian National Congress | 186,195 | 24.6% |
| N. C. Biligiri Rangiah | Praja Socialist Party | 184,370 | 24.4% |
| M. S. Gurupadaswamy | Praja Socialist Party | 145,323 | 19.2% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Shankaraiya | Indian National Congress | 97,949 | 42.9% |
| H. Ramaraj Urs | Swatantra Party | 40,043 | 17.5% |
| M. N. Thimmaiah | Praja Socialist Party | 39,167 | 17.1% |
| M. Basavaraju | Independent | 24,326 | 10.6% |
| R. C. Anniah | Independent | 17,556 | 7.7% |
| V. Sreenivasa Iyengar | Jharkhand Party | 9,524 | 4.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. D. Tulasidas | Indian National Congress | 108,855 | 40.1% |
| B. N. Kengegowda | Independent | 93,566 | 34.5% |
| T. N. Nagaraj | Samyukta Socialist Party | 39,048 | 14.4% |
| J. S. Raman | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 18,532 | 6.8% |
| H. Ramarajurs | Independent | 11,519 | 4.2% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. D. Tulsidas | Indian National Congress | 213,724 | 74.4% |
| M. L. Thimme Gowda | Congress (O) | 68,219 | 23.8% |
| M. L. Nanja Raj Urs | Independent | 5,284 | 1.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Mysore 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 Mysore in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
M. D. Tulsidas (Indian National Congress) won Mysore, Mysore, in 1971 with 213,724 votes (74.4%), a margin of 145,505 votes over M. L. Thimme Gowda.
Which parties have won Mysore since 1951?
Since 1951, Mysore has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mysore?
The closest result on record for Mysore was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KMPP by just 13,028 votes (1.8 percentage points).