1978
M. M. J. SADYOJATHA
Margin8,67516.4%
Winner votes26,07649.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. M. J. SADYOJATHA INC(I) | 26,076 | 49.1% | |
| 2 | B. S. VEERABHADRAPPA JNP | 17,401 | 32.8% |
| 3 | T. SIDDANNA GOUD INC | 7,577 | 14.3% |
| 4 | K. SHANMUKHAPPA IND | 1,307 | 2.5% |
| 5 | H. M. PANDITHARADHYA IND | 357 | 0.7% |
| 6 | R. P. THIPPESWAMY DORE IND | 349 | 0.7% |
Turnout70.4%Votes cast53,067Electors75,386