Hassan Lok Sabha Election Result 1989

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1989 GEN

H.C.Srikantaiah of Indian National Congress won the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1989 general election, with a winning margin of 189,155 votes (24.40%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 1,049,009 registered electors and 773,964 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 73.80%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H.C.Srikantaiah

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
189,155
Margin %
24.40%
Total Electors
1,049,009
Votes Polled
773,964
Turnout
73.80%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
170
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1989
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H.C.Srikantaiah

Indian National Congress

403,286
52.10%
Male
#2
H.N.Nanjegowda

Janata Pary (JP)

214,131
27.70%
Male
#3
S.Nanjeshagowda

Janata Dal

110,121
14.20%
Male
#5
Ma. Ba. Channabasappa

Independent

7,862
1.00%
Male
#6
H.B.Shivarama Shetty

Independent

4,576
0.60%
Male
#7
M.Thimmegowda

Independent

2,485
0.30%
Male
#8
Puttalingegowda

Independent

2,273
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H.C.Srikantaiah Indian National Congress 403,286 52.10%
2 H.N.Nanjegowda Janata Pary (JP) 214,131 27.70%
3 S.Nanjeshagowda Janata Dal 110,121 14.20%
5 Ma. Ba. Channabasappa Independent 7,862 1.00%
6 H.B.Shivarama Shetty Independent 4,576 0.60%
7 M.Thimmegowda Independent 2,485 0.30%
8 Puttalingegowda Independent 2,273 0.30%

Hassan — 1989 Election Analysis

In the 1989 Lok Sabha election, H.C.Srikantaiah of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Hassan constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 189,155 votes.

Out of 1,049,009 registered electors, 773,964 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 73.80%. 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.C.Srikantaiah (Indian National Congress) won the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in 1989.

The margin was 189,155 votes (24.40%%).

The voter turnout in Hassan for the 1989 Lok Sabha election was 73.80%%.

7 candidates contested from Hassan constituency in the 1989 Lok Sabha election.

Hassan is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.