Kolar Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 SC

G. Y. Krishnan of Indian National Congress won the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 73,016 votes (20.20%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 594,814 registered electors and 361,610 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 60.80%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

G. Y. Krishnan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
73,016
Margin %
20.20%
Total Electors
594,814
Votes Polled
361,610
Turnout
60.80%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
182
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G. Y. Krishnan

Indian National Congress

196,290
54.30%
Male
#2
Y. Ramakrishna

Bharatiya Lok Dal

123,274
34.10%
Male
#3
T. M. Narayanappa

Independent

12,381
3.40%
Male
#4
M. Muniswamy

Independent

7,823
2.20%
Male
#5
N. Rachiah

Independent

7,385
2.00%
Male
#6
Thiru Mallappa

Independent

4,337
1.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G. Y. Krishnan Indian National Congress 196,290 54.30%
2 Y. Ramakrishna Bharatiya Lok Dal 123,274 34.10%
3 T. M. Narayanappa Independent 12,381 3.40%
4 M. Muniswamy Independent 7,823 2.20%
5 N. Rachiah Independent 7,385 2.00%
6 Thiru Mallappa Independent 4,337 1.20%

Kolar — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, G. Y. Krishnan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kolar constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 73,016 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 594,814 registered electors, 361,610 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 60.80%. 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

G. Y. Krishnan (Indian National Congress) won the Kolar Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 73,016 votes (20.20%%).

The voter turnout in Kolar for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 60.80%%.

6 candidates contested from Kolar constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Kolar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.