1978
K.L. MARISWAMI
Margin620.1%
Winner votes27,77445.9%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K.L. MARISWAMI JNP | 27,774 | 45.9% | |
| 2 | M. SHIVAIAH INC(I) | 27,712 | 45.8% |
| 3 | M. MALIKARJNNA SWAMY INC | 4,998 | 8.3% |
Turnout73.2%Votes cast60,484Electors82,624
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K.L. MARISWAMI JNP | 27,774 | 45.9% | |
| 2 | M. SHIVAIAH INC(I) | 27,712 | 45.8% |
| 3 | M. MALIKARJNNA SWAMY INC | 4,998 | 8.3% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
SOMASEKHAR JNP | 31,966 | 51.5% | |
| 2 | M. MADAIAH INC | 25,345 | 40.8% |
| 3 | GURUVAIAH IND | 1,167 | 1.9% |
| 4 | KEMPARAJU ICJ | 1,034 | 1.7% |
| 5 | M. D. KRISHNAPPA BJP | 869 | 1.4% |
| 6 | MADAMMA IND | 603 | 1.0% |
| 7 | R. SIDDAIAH IND | 459 | 0.7% |
| 8 | M. SHANKARAIAH IND | 391 | 0.6% |
| 9 | P. HANUMAIAH IND | 225 | 0.4% |