Tumkur, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tumkur (Mysore) was won by K. Lakkappa (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 161,779 votes over M. R. Ramanna. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Tumkur, Mysore, from 1951 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1951–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 116,596 | 52.2% | Kadri Shamanna (Samajwadi Party) | 68,840 (30.8 pts) |
| 1957 | M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 116,863 | 60.2% | B. P. Gangadharaiah (Praja Socialist Party) | 64,388 (33.2 pts) |
| 1962 | M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 119,617 | 47.5% | K. N. Shankaralingappa (Praja Socialist Party) | 48,893 (19.4 pts) |
| 1967 | K. Lakkappa | Praja Socialist Party | 115,312 | 42.9% | C. R. Basappa (Indian National Congress) | 261 (0.1 pts) |
| 1971 | K. Lakkappa | Indian National Congress | 240,718 | 74.5% | M. R. Ramanna (Congress (O)) | 161,779 (50.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 116,596 | 52.2% |
| Kadri Shamanna | Samajwadi Party | 47,756 | 21.4% |
| M. L. Srikantiah | KMPP | 39,052 | 17.5% |
| K. V Subramanyaswamy | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 20,101 | 9.0% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 116,863 | 60.2% |
| B. P. Gangadharaiah | Praja Socialist Party | 52,475 | 27.0% |
| K. V. Subranmanya Swamy | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 24,863 | 12.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. V. Krishnappa | Indian National Congress | 119,617 | 47.5% |
| K. N. Shankaralingappa | Praja Socialist Party | 70,724 | 28.1% |
| Ramappa | Independent | 45,040 | 17.9% |
| K. V. Subramanyaswamy | Jharkhand Party | 16,543 | 6.6% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Lakkappa | Praja Socialist Party | 115,312 | 42.9% |
| C. R. Basappa | Indian National Congress | 115,051 | 42.8% |
| V. M. Dao | Independent | 19,941 | 7.4% |
| K. V. Subramanyaswamy | Independent | 18,475 | 6.9% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Lakkappa | Indian National Congress | 240,718 | 74.5% |
| M. R. Ramanna | Congress (O) | 78,939 | 24.4% |
| H. Hanumanthagowda | Praja Socialist Party | 3,553 | 1.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Tumkur 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, Praja Socialist Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tumkur in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
K. Lakkappa (Indian National Congress) won Tumkur, Mysore, in 1971 with 240,718 votes (74.5%), a margin of 161,779 votes over M. R. Ramanna.
Which parties have won Tumkur since 1951?
Since 1951, Tumkur has been won by: Indian National Congress, Praja Socialist Party.
What was the closest result in Tumkur?
The closest result on record for Tumkur was 1967, when Praja Socialist Party beat Indian National Congress by just 261 votes (0.1 percentage points).