Shimoga Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 GEN

T. V. Chandrashekarappa of Indian National Congress won the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 123,674 votes (23.40%).

11 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 745,840 registered electors and 529,421 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 71.00%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

T. V. Chandrashekarappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
123,674
Margin %
23.40%
Total Electors
745,840
Votes Polled
529,421
Turnout
71.00%
Candidates
11
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
168
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
T. V. Chandrashekarappa

Indian National Congress

299,038
56.50%
Male
#2
D. G. Shivannagowda

Bharatiya Janta Party

175,364
33.10%
Male
#3
K. T. Mohan

Independent

28,330
5.40%
Male
#4
M. Subraya Kodgi

Independent

4,436
0.80%
Male
#5
S. Guruchidambara

Independent

4,084
0.80%
Male
#6
K. S. Ramachandra Setty

Lok Dal

2,234
0.40%
Male
#7
S. R. Nagappa Setty

Independent

1,423
0.30%
Male
#8
H. M. Shankare Gowda

Independent

724
0.10%
Male
#9
R. Yellappa

Independent

487
0.10%
Male
#10
M. Lingappa

Independent

396
0.10%
Male
#11
M. B. Eswara Rao

Independent

285
0.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 T. V. Chandrashekarappa Indian National Congress 299,038 56.50%
2 D. G. Shivannagowda Bharatiya Janta Party 175,364 33.10%
3 K. T. Mohan Independent 28,330 5.40%
4 M. Subraya Kodgi Independent 4,436 0.80%
5 S. Guruchidambara Independent 4,084 0.80%
6 K. S. Ramachandra Setty Lok Dal 2,234 0.40%
7 S. R. Nagappa Setty Independent 1,423 0.30%
8 H. M. Shankare Gowda Independent 724 0.10%
9 R. Yellappa Independent 487 0.10%
10 M. Lingappa Independent 396 0.10%
11 M. B. Eswara Rao Independent 285 0.10%

Shimoga — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, T. V. Chandrashekarappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Shimoga constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 123,674 votes.

Out of 745,840 registered electors, 529,421 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 71.00%. A total of 11 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

T. V. Chandrashekarappa (Indian National Congress) won the Shimoga Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 123,674 votes (23.40%%).

The voter turnout in Shimoga for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 71.00%%.

11 candidates contested from Shimoga constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Shimoga is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.