Mysore Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 GEN

H. D. Tulasidas of Indian National Congress won the Mysore Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 15,289 votes (5.30%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 466,278 registered electors and 286,026 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 61.30%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

H. D. Tulasidas

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
15,289
Margin %
5.30%
Total Electors
466,278
Votes Polled
286,026
Turnout
61.30%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
175
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
H. D. Tulasidas

Indian National Congress

108,855
38.10%
Male
#2
B. N. Kengegowda

Independent

93,566
32.70%
Male
#3
T. N. Nagaraj

Samyukta Socialist Party

39,048
13.70%
Male
#4
J. S. Raman

Bhartiya Jan Sangh

18,532
6.50%
Male
#5
H. Ramarajurs

Independent

11,519
4.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 H. D. Tulasidas Indian National Congress 108,855 38.10%
2 B. N. Kengegowda Independent 93,566 32.70%
3 T. N. Nagaraj Samyukta Socialist Party 39,048 13.70%
4 J. S. Raman Bhartiya Jan Sangh 18,532 6.50%
5 H. Ramarajurs Independent 11,519 4.00%

Mysore — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, H. D. Tulasidas of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Mysore constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 15,289 votes.

Out of 466,278 registered electors, 286,026 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 61.30%. A total of 5 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. D. Tulasidas (Indian National Congress) won the Mysore Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 15,289 votes (5.30%%).

The voter turnout in Mysore for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 61.30%%.

5 candidates contested from Mysore constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Mysore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.