Tumkur Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Karnataka · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 GEN

M. V. Krishnappa of Indian National Congress won the Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 48,893 votes (18.50%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 425,051 registered electors and 264,046 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 62.10%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M. V. Krishnappa

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
48,893
Margin %
18.50%
Total Electors
425,051
Votes Polled
264,046
Turnout
62.10%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Karnataka
Constituency Number
173
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M. V. Krishnappa

Indian National Congress

119,617
45.30%
Male
#2
K. N. Shankaralingappa

Praja Socialist Party

70,724
26.80%
Male
#3
Ramappa

Independent

45,040
17.10%
Male
#4
K. V. Subramanyaswamy

Jan Sangh

16,543
6.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M. V. Krishnappa Indian National Congress 119,617 45.30%
2 K. N. Shankaralingappa Praja Socialist Party 70,724 26.80%
3 Ramappa Independent 45,040 17.10%
4 K. V. Subramanyaswamy Jan Sangh 16,543 6.30%

Tumkur — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, M. V. Krishnappa of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Tumkur constituency (Karnataka) with a margin of 48,893 votes.

Out of 425,051 registered electors, 264,046 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 62.10%. A total of 4 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

M. V. Krishnappa (Indian National Congress) won the Tumkur Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 48,893 votes (18.50%%).

The voter turnout in Tumkur for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 62.10%%.

4 candidates contested from Tumkur constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Tumkur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka.