Hassan Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 GEN

H.N. Nanjegowda of Indian National Congress (I) won the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 94,748 votes (20.60%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 726,335 registered electors and 459,611 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 63.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

H.N. Nanjegowda

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
94,748
Margin %
20.60%
Total Electors
726,335
Votes Polled
459,611
Turnout
63.30%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
170
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H.N. Nanjegowda

Indian National Congress (I)

219,969
47.90%
Male
#2
B.B. Shivappa

Janta Party

125,221
27.20%
Male
#3
G.L. Nalluregowda

Indian National Congress (U)

80,386
17.50%
Male
#4
Nanjeshagowda, S.

Janta Party (SECULAR)

15,887
3.50%
Male
#5
B.N. Ningaiah

Independent

2,545
0.60%
Male
#6
B.H. Virupakshappa

Independent

2,446
0.50%
Male
#7
Abdul Ganni

Independent

647
0.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H.N. Nanjegowda Indian National Congress (I) 219,969 47.90%
2 B.B. Shivappa Janta Party 125,221 27.20%
3 G.L. Nalluregowda Indian National Congress (U) 80,386 17.50%
4 Nanjeshagowda, S. Janta Party (SECULAR) 15,887 3.50%
5 B.N. Ningaiah Independent 2,545 0.60%
6 B.H. Virupakshappa Independent 2,446 0.50%
7 Abdul Ganni Independent 647 0.10%

Hassan — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, H.N. Nanjegowda of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Hassan constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 94,748 votes.

Out of 726,335 registered electors, 459,611 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 63.30%. 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

H.N. Nanjegowda (Indian National Congress (I)) won the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 94,748 votes (20.60%%).

The voter turnout in Hassan for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 63.30%%.

7 candidates contested from Hassan constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Hassan is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.