| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao | 119250 | 44.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | V. K. Lakshmana Gowda | 105503 | 39.00% | Praja Socialist Party |
| 3 | H. V. Srikanta Bhatta | 17596 | 6.50% | Jan Sangh |
| 4 | H. H. Manjappa Gowda | 14469 | 5.30% | Independent |