Hoskote Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

M. V. Krishnappa of Indian National Congress won the Hoskote Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 61,796 votes (20.20%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 503,040 registered electors and 306,019 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 60.80%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M. V. Krishnappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
61,796
Margin %
20.20%
Total Electors
503,040
Votes Polled
306,019
Turnout
60.80%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
678
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M. V. Krishnappa

Indian National Congress

160,374
52.40%
Male
#2
S. A. Reddy

Independent

98,578
32.20%
Male
#3
K. A. Gowda

Independent

16,994
5.60%
Male
#4
B. Ramappa

Independent

9,191
3.00%
Male
#5
S. R. R. Rao

Independent

8,542
2.80%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M. V. Krishnappa Indian National Congress 160,374 52.40%
2 S. A. Reddy Independent 98,578 32.20%
3 K. A. Gowda Independent 16,994 5.60%
4 B. Ramappa Independent 9,191 3.00%
5 S. R. R. Rao Independent 8,542 2.80%

Hoskote — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, M. V. Krishnappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Hoskote constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 61,796 votes.

Out of 503,040 registered electors, 306,019 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 60.80%. A total of 5 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

M. V. Krishnappa (Indian National Congress) won the Hoskote Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 61,796 votes (20.20%%).

The voter turnout in Hoskote for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 60.80%%.

5 candidates contested from Hoskote constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Hoskote is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.