Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1985
Beelagi Kallokappa Sabanna of Janta Party won the Byadgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 1985 state assembly election, securing 36,694 votes (57.80% vote share). The runner-up was Heggappa Deshappa Lamani (Indian National Congress) with 26,187 votes.
A total of 3 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beelagi Kallokappa Sabanna | 36694 | 57.80% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Heggappa Deshappa Lamani | 26187 | 41.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Mallappa Rajappa Hangaji | 641 | 1.00% | Independent |
The Byadgi constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1985 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Beelagi Kallokappa Sabanna (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 36,694 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.