Hassan Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 GEN

H. N. Nanjegowda of Indian National Congress won the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 31,969 votes (5.80%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 774,758 registered electors and 546,793 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 70.60%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H. N. Nanjegowda

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
31,969
Margin %
5.80%
Total Electors
774,758
Votes Polled
546,793
Turnout
70.60%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
170
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H. N. Nanjegowda

Indian National Congress

265,488
48.60%
Male
#2
K. B. Mallappa

Janta Party

233,519
42.70%
Male
#3
K. C. Basavaraj

Independent

28,792
5.30%
Male
#4
H. Parvathegowda

Independent

3,517
0.60%
Male
#5
B. P. Channakeshavasetty

Independent

3,468
0.60%
Male
#6
C. Somegowda

Independent

1,327
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H. N. Nanjegowda Indian National Congress 265,488 48.60%
2 K. B. Mallappa Janta Party 233,519 42.70%
3 K. C. Basavaraj Independent 28,792 5.30%
4 H. Parvathegowda Independent 3,517 0.60%
5 B. P. Channakeshavasetty Independent 3,468 0.60%
6 C. Somegowda Independent 1,327 0.20%

Hassan — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, H. N. Nanjegowda of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Hassan constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 31,969 votes.

Out of 774,758 registered electors, 546,793 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 70.60%. A total of 6 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) won the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 31,969 votes (5.80%%).

The voter turnout in Hassan for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 70.60%%.

6 candidates contested from Hassan constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Hassan is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.