Kolar Lok Sabha Election Result 1980

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1980 SC

G.Y. Krishnan of Indian National Congress (I) won the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1980 general election, with a winning margin of 97,512 votes (26.10%).

10 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 673,699 registered electors and 374,057 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 55.50%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress (I)

G.Y. Krishnan

Indian National Congress (I)

Victory Margin
97,512
Margin %
26.10%
Total Electors
673,699
Votes Polled
374,057
Turnout
55.50%
Candidates
10
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
182
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1980
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
G.Y. Krishnan

Indian National Congress (I)

182,241
48.70%
Male
#2
T. Channaiah

Janta Party

84,729
22.70%
Male
#3
M. Narayana

Indian National Congress (U)

75,101
20.10%
Male
#4
B. Somasekhar

Janta Party (SECULAR)

7,790
2.10%
Male
#5
M. Chandrappa

Independent

4,537
1.20%
Male
#6
B. Mallappa

Independent

4,486
1.20%
Male
#7
K.M. Narayanappa

Independent

1,856
0.50%
Male
#8
M. Muniswamy

Independent

1,018
0.30%
Male
#9
A.K. Earappa

Independent

667
0.20%
Male
#10
M. Chowdappa

Independent

666
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 G.Y. Krishnan Indian National Congress (I) 182,241 48.70%
2 T. Channaiah Janta Party 84,729 22.70%
3 M. Narayana Indian National Congress (U) 75,101 20.10%
4 B. Somasekhar Janta Party (SECULAR) 7,790 2.10%
5 M. Chandrappa Independent 4,537 1.20%
6 B. Mallappa Independent 4,486 1.20%
7 K.M. Narayanappa Independent 1,856 0.50%
8 M. Muniswamy Independent 1,018 0.30%
9 A.K. Earappa Independent 667 0.20%
10 M. Chowdappa Independent 666 0.20%

Kolar — 1980 Election Analysis

In the 1980 Lok Sabha election, G.Y. Krishnan of Indian National Congress (I) secured victory in the Kolar constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 97,512 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 673,699 registered electors, 374,057 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 55.50%. A total of 10 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 (I)) won the Kolar Lok Sabha seat in 1980.

The margin was 97,512 votes (26.10%%).

The voter turnout in Kolar for the 1980 Lok Sabha election was 55.50%%.

10 candidates contested from Kolar constituency in the 1980 Lok Sabha election.

Kolar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.