Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1978
Shivanna Sawoor of Indian National Congress (I) won the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 1978 state assembly election, securing 29,132 votes (59.90% vote share). The runner-up was Inayatur Rahman Ataur Rahman Siddigi (Janta Party) with 16,098 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Shivanna Sawoor | 29132 | 59.90% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Inayatur Rahman Ataur Rahman Siddigi | 16098 | 33.10% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Huligyyagouda Son Of Ramayya Gouda | 2009 | 4.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Bhimappa Siddappa | 1362 | 2.80% | Independent |
The Shahapur constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1978 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Shivanna Sawoor (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 29,132 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.