Chikmagalur Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 GEN

D.K. Tharadevi (W) of Indian National Congress won the Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 31,872 votes (6.10%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 949,376 registered electors and 518,992 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 54.70%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

D.K. Tharadevi (W)

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
31,872
Margin %
6.10%
Total Electors
949,376
Votes Polled
518,992
Turnout
54.70%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
573
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
D.K. Tharadevi (W)

Indian National Congress

217,309
41.90%
Male
#2
D.C. Srikantappa

Bharatiya Janta Party

185,437
35.70%
Male
#3
B.K. Sundaresh

Communist Party Of India

97,727
18.80%
Male
#4
K. Noor Ahamed

Independent

2,388
0.50%
Male
#5
Ningappa

Independent

2,151
0.40%
Male
#6
M.K. Dayananda

Proutist Bloc Of India

1,777
0.30%
Male
#7
P.C. John

Independent

1,321
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 D.K. Tharadevi (W) Indian National Congress 217,309 41.90%
2 D.C. Srikantappa Bharatiya Janta Party 185,437 35.70%
3 B.K. Sundaresh Communist Party Of India 97,727 18.80%
4 K. Noor Ahamed Independent 2,388 0.50%
5 Ningappa Independent 2,151 0.40%
6 M.K. Dayananda Proutist Bloc Of India 1,777 0.30%
7 P.C. John Independent 1,321 0.30%

Chikmagalur — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, D.K. Tharadevi (W) of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chikmagalur constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 31,872 votes.

Out of 949,376 registered electors, 518,992 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.70%. A total of 7 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

D.K. Tharadevi (W) (Indian National Congress) won the Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat in 1991.

The margin was 31,872 votes (6.10%%).

The voter turnout in Chikmagalur for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 54.70%%.

7 candidates contested from Chikmagalur constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Chikmagalur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.