Karnataka · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1999
Sunagar Sharanappa Tippanna of Indian National Congress won the Sindgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Karnataka in the 1999 state assembly election, securing 30,432 votes (33.30% vote share). The runner-up was Managuli Mallappa Channaveerappa (Independent) with 19,675 votes.
A total of 7 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 | Sunagar Sharanappa Tippanna | 30432 | 33.30% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Managuli Mallappa Channaveerappa | 19675 | 21.50% | Independent |
| 3 | Guttedar Raju Basayya | 15629 | 17.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Ashok Gurappa Shabadi | 13921 | 15.20% | Independent |
| 5 | Chayagol Subhas Siddappa | 6562 | 7.20% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 6 | Patil Shankargouda Sanganagouda | 4184 | 4.60% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 7 | Mulla Mohammadkasim Khadarsab | 923 | 1.00% | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Sindgi constituency is part of the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1999 Assembly election, 7 candidates contested for this seat. Sunagar Sharanappa Tippanna (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 30,432 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.