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KUMTA 1985 Assembly Election Result

Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1985. Winner: M.S. NARAYANA RAO (JP). Winning margin: 7.5%.

Quick Summary

Winner
M.S. NARAYANA RAO
Party
JP
Vote Share
39.1%
Margin
7.5%

Candidate Results — 1985

CandidatePartyVotesVote Share
M.S. NARAYANA RAO✓ WinnerJP20,67139.1%
BIMA RAIKARINC16,71531.6%
MUNIYAPPA BIND9,45717.9%
V. T. SHANMUGAMIND4,5058.5%
S. M. SHIVASHANKARLKD5481.0%
KHALEELULHA KHANIND2800.5%
L. VIJAYA KUMARIND2250.4%
SHASHIDHARIND1350.3%
D. RAVIIND1130.2%
NARAYANA REDDYIND780.1%
SHANKARA B. R.IND710.1%
L. ESWARAIAHIND410.1%

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 1985?
M.S. NARAYANA RAO of JP won the KUMTA assembly constituency in the 1985 Karnataka election. Full candidate results including vote shares are listed below.
What was the winning margin in KUMTA in 1985?
The winning margin for KUMTA in 1985 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.