Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2013
Basavaraj Neelappa Shivannanavar of Indian National Congress won the Byadgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 2013 state assembly election, securing 57,707 votes (38.50% vote share). The runner-up was Shivaraj Sajjanar (Karnataka Jantha Paksha) with 44,348 votes.
A total of 13 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 | Basavaraj Neelappa Shivannanavar | 57707 | 38.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Shivaraj Sajjanar | 44348 | 29.60% | Karnataka Jantha Paksha |
| 3 | Ballary Virupakshappa Rudrappa | 37877 | 25.30% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Shivanna Hugar | 1675 | 1.10% | Independent |
| 5 | Dadapeer Mardansab Bhoosi | 1563 | 1.00% | Badavara Shramikara Raitara Congress Party |
| 6 | Halappa Timmenahalli | 1438 | 1.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Chandrappa Bharamappa Karagi | 1163 | 0.80% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 8 | Basavantappa Guddappa Gonemmanavar | 1023 | 0.70% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| 9 | Basavantappa Honnappa Hullatti | 814 | 0.50% | Sarva Janata Party |
| 10 | Salimath Rudrayya Andanayya | 707 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 11 | B. M. Jayadevamathad | 620 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 12 | Shivakumar Mahadevappa Talawar | 560 | 0.40% | Independent |
| 13 | Devappa Ramappa Hulikellappanavar | 336 | 0.20% | Independent |
The Byadgi constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2013 Assembly election, 13 candidates contested for this seat. Basavaraj Neelappa Shivannanavar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 57,707 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.