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KUMTA 1978 Assembly Election Result

Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1978. Winner: K.LAKSHMAN (INC). Winning margin: 6.4%.

Quick Summary

Winner
K.LAKSHMAN
Party
INC
Vote Share
37.2%
Margin
6.4%

Candidate Results — 1978

CandidatePartyVotesVote Share
K.LAKSHMAN✓ WinnerINC18,37237.2%
M. R. JAYARAMJP15,20230.8%
SUNDARIND9,31818.9%
S.N. NARAYANAIND3,1006.3%
T.P. PRASANNA KUMARIND1,0042.0%
CHINDANANDA ULLALIND6901.4%
BIMA RAIKARINC6251.3%
B.RANGAIAHIND3570.7%
SUBRAMANIIND2920.6%
P.R. NANJUDASWAMY SETTYIND2390.5%
M.PUTTARAMAIAHIND1300.3%

Historical Results — KUMTA

YearWinnerPartyVote ShareMargin %
2023DINAKAR KESHAV SHETTYBJP40.4%0.5%
2018DINAKAR KESHAV SHETTYBJP40.6%22.4%
2013SHARADA MOHAN SHETTYINC29.6%0.3%
2008DINAKAR KESHAV SHETTYJD(S)28.8%0.0%
2004DINESH GUNDU RAOINC66.7%46.2%
1999DINESH GUNDU RAOINC25.3%1.8%
1994MUNIYAPPA BADMK27.3%4.3%
1989R. DAYANANDA RAOINC53.8%33.1%
1985M.S. NARAYANA RAOJP39.1%7.5%
1983M.S. NARAYANA RAOJP54.7%17.4%
1978K.LAKSHMANINC37.2%6.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the KUMTA constituency in 1978?
K.LAKSHMAN of INC won the KUMTA assembly constituency in the 1978 Karnataka election. Full candidate results including vote shares are listed below.
What was the winning margin in KUMTA in 1978?
The winning margin for KUMTA in 1978 is shown in the results table below, along with vote shares for all candidates who contested.
What is the election history of KUMTA constituency?
Historical results for KUMTA across previous elections are shown in the trends section below, including past winners, their parties, and vote share changes.