Bangalore Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

H. C. Dasappa of Indian National Congress won the Bangalore Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 24,403 votes (8.40%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 424,993 registered electors and 290,091 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 68.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H. C. Dasappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
24,403
Margin %
8.40%
Total Electors
424,993
Votes Polled
290,091
Turnout
68.30%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
676
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H. C. Dasappa

Indian National Congress

132,908
45.80%
Male
#2
M. Buddhadas

Independent

108,505
37.40%
Male
#3
M. Shivalingaiah

Praja Socialist Party

35,520
12.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H. C. Dasappa Indian National Congress 132,908 45.80%
2 M. Buddhadas Independent 108,505 37.40%
3 M. Shivalingaiah Praja Socialist Party 35,520 12.20%

Bangalore — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, H. C. Dasappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Bangalore constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 24,403 votes.

Out of 424,993 registered electors, 290,091 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 68.30%. A total of 3 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

H. C. Dasappa (Indian National Congress) won the Bangalore Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 24,403 votes (8.40%%).

The voter turnout in Bangalore for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 68.30%%.

3 candidates contested from Bangalore constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Bangalore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.