Kolar Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 SC

K.H. Muniyappa of Indian National Congress won the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 62,377 votes (10.30%).

16 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 957,458 registered electors and 603,518 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 63.00%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

K.H. Muniyappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
62,377
Margin %
10.30%
Total Electors
957,458
Votes Polled
603,518
Turnout
63.00%
Candidates
16
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
182
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
K.H. Muniyappa

Indian National Congress

235,902
39.10%
Male
#2
V. Hanumappa

Bharatiya Janta Party

173,525
28.80%
Male
#3
B. Krishnappa

Janata Dal

152,157
25.20%
Male
#4
Chikka Munivekatappa

Independent

7,223
1.20%
Male
#5
M.V. Narayanaswamy

Independent

5,816
1.00%
Male
#6
Chikka Muniyappa

Independent

2,690
0.40%
Male
#7
D. Balu

Independent

2,058
0.30%
Male
#8
D. Thimmaiah

Independent

1,973
0.30%
Male
#9
T.R. Narayanappa

Independent

1,410
0.20%
Male
#10
B. Venkataswamappa

Independent

1,135
0.20%
Male
#11
R. Muniswamy

Independent

868
0.10%
Male
#12
S.M. Sriramappa

Independent

790
0.10%
Male
#13
K.V. Narayanaswamy

Independent

741
0.10%
Male
#14
K. Rangaswamy

Independent

548
0.10%
Male
#15
N. Pushparaj

Independent

416
0.10%
Male
#16
S.M. Sadanandaiah

Independent

382
0.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 K.H. Muniyappa Indian National Congress 235,902 39.10%
2 V. Hanumappa Bharatiya Janta Party 173,525 28.80%
3 B. Krishnappa Janata Dal 152,157 25.20%
4 Chikka Munivekatappa Independent 7,223 1.20%
5 M.V. Narayanaswamy Independent 5,816 1.00%
6 Chikka Muniyappa Independent 2,690 0.40%
7 D. Balu Independent 2,058 0.30%
8 D. Thimmaiah Independent 1,973 0.30%
9 T.R. Narayanappa Independent 1,410 0.20%
10 B. Venkataswamappa Independent 1,135 0.20%
11 R. Muniswamy Independent 868 0.10%
12 S.M. Sriramappa Independent 790 0.10%
13 K.V. Narayanaswamy Independent 741 0.10%
14 K. Rangaswamy Independent 548 0.10%
15 N. Pushparaj Independent 416 0.10%
16 S.M. Sadanandaiah Independent 382 0.10%

Kolar — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, K.H. Muniyappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kolar constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 62,377 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 957,458 registered electors, 603,518 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 63.00%. A total of 16 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

K.H. Muniyappa (Indian National Congress) won the Kolar Lok Sabha seat in 1991.

The margin was 62,377 votes (10.30%%).

The voter turnout in Kolar for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 63.00%%.

16 candidates contested from Kolar constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Kolar is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.