| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Anjanappa | 130981 | 31.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | E.V. Chinnaiah | 113998 | 27.50% | Independent |
| 3 | T. Rayappa | 72223 | 17.40% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | M. Ramakrishnaiah | 64067 | 15.40% | Swatantra |
| 5 | U. Yarraiah | 16144 | 3.90% | Independent |