Hassan Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

H. Siddananjappa of Indian National Congress won the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 5,815 votes (2.40%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 433,487 registered electors and 241,184 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 55.60%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H. Siddananjappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
5,815
Margin %
2.40%
Total Electors
433,487
Votes Polled
241,184
Turnout
55.60%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
170
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H. Siddananjappa

Indian National Congress

104,898
43.50%
Male
#2
D. R. Karigowda

Praja Socialist Party

99,083
41.10%
Male
#3
H. B. Gundappa Gowda

Independent

23,922
9.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H. Siddananjappa Indian National Congress 104,898 43.50%
2 D. R. Karigowda Praja Socialist Party 99,083 41.10%
3 H. B. Gundappa Gowda Independent 23,922 9.90%

Hassan — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, H. Siddananjappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Hassan constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 5,815 votes.

Out of 433,487 registered electors, 241,184 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 55.60%. 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. Siddananjappa (Indian National Congress) won the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 5,815 votes (2.40%%).

The voter turnout in Hassan for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 55.60%%.

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

Hassan is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.