Tiptur, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tiptur (Mysore) was won by C. R. Basappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 8,096 votes over C. K. Rajaiah Setty. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Tiptur, Mysore, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 117,681 | 54.8% | B. Hutchegowda (Praja Socialist Party) | 41,826 (19.5 pts) |
| 1962 | C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 136,801 | 51.5% | C. K. Rajaiah Setty (Praja Socialist Party) | 8,096 (3.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 117,681 | 54.8% |
| B. Hutchegowda | Praja Socialist Party | 75,855 | 35.3% |
| C. P. Gopalakrishna Setty | Independent | 21,376 | 9.9% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 136,801 | 51.5% |
| C. K. Rajaiah Setty | Praja Socialist Party | 128,705 | 48.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Tiptur has been contested at 2 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 Tiptur in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
C. R. Basappa (Indian National Congress) won Tiptur, Mysore, in 1962 with 136,801 votes (51.5%), a margin of 8,096 votes over C. K. Rajaiah Setty.
Which parties have won Tiptur since 1957?
Since 1957, Tiptur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Tiptur?
The closest result on record for Tiptur was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Praja Socialist Party by just 8,096 votes (3.0 percentage points).