Udipi, Mysore — Lok Sabha Election Results
Udipi (Mysore) was won by P. Ranganath Shenoy (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 127,765 votes over J. M. Lobo Prabhu. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Udipi, Mysore, from 1957 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1957–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Srinivasa Malliah U | Indian National Congress | 122,754 | 56.8% | Mohan Rao D. (Praja Socialist Party) | 29,303 (13.6 pts) |
| 1962 | U. Srinivasa Mallaya | Indian National Congress | 117,027 | 50.0% | D. Mohan Rao (Praja Socialist Party) | 12,866 (5.5 pts) |
| 1967 | J. M. L. Prabhu | Swatantra Party | 122,836 | 41.8% | S. S. Kolkebail (Indian National Congress) | 31,310 (10.6 pts) |
| 1971 | P. Ranganath Shenoy | Indian National Congress | 182,409 | 65.8% | J. M. Lobo Prabhu (Swatantra Party) | 127,765 (46.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srinivasa Malliah U | Indian National Congress | 122,754 | 56.8% |
| Mohan Rao D. | Praja Socialist Party | 93,451 | 43.2% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U. Srinivasa Mallaya | Indian National Congress | 117,027 | 50.0% |
| D. Mohan Rao | Praja Socialist Party | 104,161 | 44.5% |
| T. Venkat Rao | Independent | 12,840 | 5.5% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. L. Prabhu | Swatantra Party | 122,836 | 41.8% |
| S. S. Kolkebail | Indian National Congress | 91,526 | 31.1% |
| V. S. Shetty | Praja Socialist Party | 68,153 | 23.2% |
| G. Upadya | Independent | 11,626 | 4.0% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Ranganath Shenoy | Indian National Congress | 182,409 | 65.8% |
| J. M. Lobo Prabhu | Swatantra Party | 54,644 | 19.7% |
| Sanjeeva Shetty Kilkebail | Independent | 30,391 | 11.0% |
| Perody Vittal Shetty | Independent | 9,754 | 3.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Udipi 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, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Udipi in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
P. Ranganath Shenoy (Indian National Congress) won Udipi, Mysore, in 1971 with 182,409 votes (65.8%), a margin of 127,765 votes over J. M. Lobo Prabhu.
Which parties have won Udipi since 1957?
Since 1957, Udipi has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Udipi?
The closest result on record for Udipi was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Praja Socialist Party by just 12,866 votes (5.5 percentage points).