Chikkodi Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 SC

B Shankaranand of Indian National Congress won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 112,616 votes (22.50%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 930,070 registered electors and 500,738 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 53.80%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

B Shankaranand

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
112,616
Margin %
22.50%
Total Electors
930,070
Votes Polled
500,738
Turnout
53.80%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
155
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
B Shankaranand

Indian National Congress

261,884
52.30%
Male
#2
A.K. Rayannavar

Janata Dal

149,268
29.80%
Male
#3
Rohidas R. Gaikwad

Karnataka Rajya Ryota Sangha

39,577
7.90%
Male
#4
D. Gangappa

Bharatiya Janta Party

33,282
6.60%
Male
#5
Ashok S. Bhairannavar

Independent

2,187
0.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 B Shankaranand Indian National Congress 261,884 52.30%
2 A.K. Rayannavar Janata Dal 149,268 29.80%
3 Rohidas R. Gaikwad Karnataka Rajya Ryota Sangha 39,577 7.90%
4 D. Gangappa Bharatiya Janta Party 33,282 6.60%
5 Ashok S. Bhairannavar Independent 2,187 0.40%

Chikkodi — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, B Shankaranand of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikkodi constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 112,616 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 930,070 registered electors, 500,738 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 53.80%. A total of 5 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

B Shankaranand (Indian National Congress) won the Chikkodi Lok Sabha seat in 1991.

The margin was 112,616 votes (22.50%%).

The voter turnout in Chikkodi for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 53.80%%.

5 candidates contested from Chikkodi constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Chikkodi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.