Koppal Lok Sabha Election Result 1998

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1998 GEN

H.G.Ramulu of Indian National Congress won the Koppal Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1998 general election, with a winning margin of 83,122 votes (11.40%).

6 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 1,212,089 registered electors and 726,342 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 59.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H.G.Ramulu

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
83,122
Margin %
11.40%
Total Electors
1,212,089
Votes Polled
726,342
Turnout
59.90%
Candidates
6
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
162
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1998
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H.G.Ramulu

Indian National Congress

289,681
39.90%
Male
#2
Basavaraj Rayareddy

Janata Dal

206,559
28.40%
Male
#3
Agadi Virupakshappa Sanganna

Lok Shakti

175,473
24.20%
Male
#4
Y.N.Goudar

Karnataka Vikash Party

31,873
4.40%
Male
#5
Dhan Raj Jain Mohanlal

Independent

3,107
0.40%
Male
#6
Sripuri Hottepaksha Balayogi

Independent

866
0.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H.G.Ramulu Indian National Congress 289,681 39.90%
2 Basavaraj Rayareddy Janata Dal 206,559 28.40%
3 Agadi Virupakshappa Sanganna Lok Shakti 175,473 24.20%
4 Y.N.Goudar Karnataka Vikash Party 31,873 4.40%
5 Dhan Raj Jain Mohanlal Independent 3,107 0.40%
6 Sripuri Hottepaksha Balayogi Independent 866 0.10%

Koppal — 1998 Election Analysis

In the 1998 Lok Sabha election, H.G.Ramulu of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Koppal constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 83,122 votes.

Out of 1,212,089 registered electors, 726,342 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 59.90%. 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

H.G.Ramulu (Indian National Congress) won the Koppal Lok Sabha seat in 1998.

The margin was 83,122 votes (11.40%%).

The voter turnout in Koppal for the 1998 Lok Sabha election was 59.90%%.

6 candidates contested from Koppal constituency in the 1998 Lok Sabha election.

Koppal is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.