Kolar Lok Sabha Election Result 1989

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1989 SC

Y.Ramakrishna of Indian National Congress won the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1989 general election, with a winning margin of 132,602 votes (18.90%).

8 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 948,842 registered electors and 702,728 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 74.10%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Y.Ramakrishna

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
132,602
Margin %
18.90%
Total Electors
948,842
Votes Polled
702,728
Turnout
74.10%
Candidates
8
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
182
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1989
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Y.Ramakrishna

Indian National Congress

350,009
49.80%
Male
#2
B.Muniyappa

Janata Dal

217,407
30.90%
Male
#3
C.D.Shivanna

Janata Pary (JP)

76,243
10.80%
Male
#4
N.Venketeshu

Independent

19,775
2.80%
Male
#5
B.Venkataswamappa

Independent

4,426
0.60%
Male
#6
S.Gurulingappa

Independent

3,378
0.50%
Male
#7
T.Krishnan

Lok Dal (BAHUGUNA)

1,962
0.30%
Male
#8
Yadigur Gangadharam

Independent

1,827
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Y.Ramakrishna Indian National Congress 350,009 49.80%
2 B.Muniyappa Janata Dal 217,407 30.90%
3 C.D.Shivanna Janata Pary (JP) 76,243 10.80%
4 N.Venketeshu Independent 19,775 2.80%
5 B.Venkataswamappa Independent 4,426 0.60%
6 S.Gurulingappa Independent 3,378 0.50%
7 T.Krishnan Lok Dal (BAHUGUNA) 1,962 0.30%
8 Yadigur Gangadharam Independent 1,827 0.30%

Kolar — 1989 Election Analysis

In the 1989 Lok Sabha election, Y.Ramakrishna of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kolar constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 132,602 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 948,842 registered electors, 702,728 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 74.10%. A total of 8 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

Y.Ramakrishna (Indian National Congress) won the Kolar Lok Sabha seat in 1989.

The margin was 132,602 votes (18.90%%).

The voter turnout in Kolar for the 1989 Lok Sabha election was 74.10%%.

8 candidates contested from Kolar constituency in the 1989 Lok Sabha election.

Kolar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.