1983
H. D. CHOWDIAH
Margin5,5179.3%
Winner votes32,48354.6%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
H. D. CHOWDIAH INC | 32,483 | 54.6% | |
| 2 | K. V. SHANKARA GOWDA JNP | 26,966 | 45.4% |
Turnout79.9%Votes cast59,449Electors74,374
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
H. D. CHOWDIAH INC | 32,483 | 54.6% | |
| 2 | K. V. SHANKARA GOWDA JNP | 26,966 | 45.4% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
H. D. CHOWDAIAH INC | 35,837 | 52.1% | |
| 2 | G. B. SHIVAKUMAR JNP | 32,101 | 46.7% |
| 3 | C. BORAIAH IND | 864 | 1.3% |