Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1978. Winner: P. K. RANGANATHAN (INC). Winning margin: 7.6%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. K. RANGANATHAN✓ Winner | INC | 17,851 | 40.8% |
| P. D. GOVINDA RAJ | JP | 14,511 | 33.1% |
| M. K. KUPPARAJ | DMK | 5,397 | 12.3% |
| PANDYAN M. | ADMK | 4,105 | 9.4% |
| KEMPAMMA T. | IND | 943 | 2.1% |
| DHARMALINGAM A.M. | INC | 855 | 1.9% |
| ASWATH T.M. | IND | 109 | 0.3% |
| Year | Winner | Party | Vote Share | Margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RUDRAPPA MANAPPA LAMANI | INC | 51.7% | 6.6% |
| 2018 | NEHARU OLEKAR | BJP | 50.7% | 6.6% |
| 2013 | RUDRAPPA MANAPPA LAMANI | INC | 55.2% | 20.1% |
| 2008 | NEHARU OLEKAR | BJP | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 2004 | S. RAGHU | BJP | 45.3% | 4.7% |
| 1999 | MUNISWAMI M | INC | 45.9% | 9.4% |
| 1994 | DG HEMAVATHY | JD | 31.3% | 1.0% |
| 1989 | MUNISWAMI M | INC | 61.2% | 35.8% |
| 1985 | C. KANNAN | INC | 40.9% | 7.1% |
| 1983 | P. D. GOVINDA RAJ | JP | 59.9% | 29.1% |
| 1978 | P. K. RANGANATHAN | INC | 40.8% | 7.6% |