1978 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election

1978 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election
1978
All 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
113 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party
 
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JP
Party INC(I) JP
Last election 165 Party did not exist
Seats won 149 59
Seat change Decrease 16 Increase 59
Popular vote 5,543,756 4,754,114
Percentage 44.25% 37.95%
Swing Decrease 7.92% Increase 37.95%
Chief Minister of Mysore before election

Vacant
President's rule

Chief Minister of Karnataka

D. Devaraj Urs
INC(I)

Karnataka Legislative Assembly constituencies (1978-2008)

The 1978 Karnataka State Legislative Assembly election was held in the Indian state of Karnataka to elect 224 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Riding on the popularity of the various social welfare measures initiated by Chief minister Devaraj Urs, the Congress-I emerged victorious winning 149 seats.[1]

Results

Summary of results of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly election, 1978[1]
Political Party
 Contestants
 Seats won
 Seat change
 Number of votes
 Vote share
Indian National Congress (Indira) 214 149 Decrease 16 5,543,756 Decrease 7.92%
Janata Party 222 59 Increase 59 4,754,114 Increase 37.95%
Communist Party of India 6 3 Steady 148,567 Increase 0.20%
Indian National Congress (Organisation) 212 2 Decrease 22 1,001,553 Decrease 18.23%
Republican Party of India 3 1 Increase 1 22,443 Increase 0.18%
Independents 10 Decrease 10 940,677 N/A
Total 224

Elected members

S. No. Constituency Reserved for
(SC/ST/None) 		Member Party
1 Aurad None Manik Rao Patil Indian National Congress
2 Bhalki None Bhimanna Shivalingappa Kandre Indian National Congress
3 Hulsoor SC Madanlal Badeappa Indian National Congress
4 Bidar None Veershetty Moglappa Kusnoor Indian National Congress
5 Humnabad None Baswaraj Hawgappa Janata Party
6 Basavakalyan None Bapu Rao Hulsoorker Indian National Congress
7 Chincholi None Devendrappa Ghalappa Jamadar Indian National Congress
8 Kamalapur SC Govind P. Vadeyaraj Janata Party
9 Aland None Anna Rao Bhem Rao Patil Kotalli Janata Party
10 Gulbarga None Qamarul Islam Independent
11 Shahabad SC Sharnappa Fakeerappa Bhairy Communist Party of India
12 Afzalpur None M.y.patil Janata Party
13 Chittapur None Prabhakar R.telkar Indian National Congress
14 Sedam None Sher Khan Indian National Congress
15 Jevargi None Dharam Singh Narayan Singh Indian National Congress
16 Gurmitkal SC Mallikarjun Kharge Indian National Congress
17 Yadgir None Sharanappa Nagappa Kalburgi Indian National Congress
18 Shahapur None Shivanna Sawoor Indian National Congress
19 Shorapur None Raja Kumar Naik Indian National Congress
20 Devadurga SC B. Shivanna Indian National Congress
21 Raichur None Nazeer Ahmad Siddiqui Indian National Congress
22 Kalmala None Sudhendra Rao Kasbe Indian National Congress
23 Manvi None R. Ambanna Naik Dorai Hanamappa Naik Indian National Congress
24 Lingsugur None Baswaraj Appagouda Timmangouda Anwari Indian National Congress
25 Sindhnoor None Narayanappa Hanumanthappa Indian National Congress
26 Kushtagi None M. Ganganna Bheemappa Indian National Congress
27 Yelburga None Shrilingraj Shivashankar Rao Indian National Congress
28 Kanakagiri None M.nagappa Mukappa Indian National Congress
29 Gangawati None C.yadave Rao Shesha Rao Indian National Congress
30 Koppal None Veeranna Pampanna Mudgal Indian National Congress
31 Siruguppa None Ramaiah B. E. Indian National Congress
32 Kurugodu None Ramappa M. Indian National Congress
33 Bellary None Bhasker Naidu K. Indian National Congress
34 Hospet None K. Gudusaheb Indian National Congress
35 Sandur None C. Rudrappa Indian National Congress
36 Kudligi None T. Somappa Indian National Congress
37 Kottur None M. M. J. Sadyojatha Indian National Congress
38 Hoovina Hadagali None Karibasavanagoud Kogali Indian National Congress
39 Harapanahalli SC D. Narayanadas Indian National Congress
40 Harihar None P.basavana Gowda Indian National Congress
41 Davanagere None Pampapathi Communist Party of India
42 Mayakonda None Nagamma C. Keshavamurty Indian National Congress
43 Bharamasagara SC T.chowdiah Indian National Congress
44 Chitradurga None V.masiyappa Indian National Congress
45 Jagalur None G.h. Aswatha Reddy Janata Party
46 Molakalmuru None Patil Papanaik Indian National Congress
47 Challakere None N.jayanna Indian National Congress
48 Hiriyur SC K.h.ranganath Indian National Congress
49 Holalkere None K.h.siddarampna Indian National Congress
50 Hosadurga None K.venkataramaiah Indian National Congress
51 Pavagada SC Nagappa Indian National Congress
52 Sira None S.lingaiah Indian National Congress
53 Kalambella None T. B. Jayachandra Indian National Congress
54 Bellavi None G.s.shivananjappa Janata Party
55 Madhugiri SC Gangahamumaiah Indian National Congress
56 Koratagere None Muddaramaiah Indian National Congress
57 Tumkur None Nazeer Ahmed Indian National Congress
58 Kunigal None Andanaiah Indian National Congress
59 Huliyurdurga None Mayanna D.t Janata Party
60 Gubbi None Gatti Chandrashekar Indian National Congress
61 Turuvekere None K.h.ramakrishnaiah Indian National Congress
62 Tiptur None V.l. Shivappa Indian National Congress
63 Chikkanayakanahalli None N.basavaiah Indian National Congress
64 Gauribidanur None Papaiah B.n.k Indian National Congress
65 Chikballapur SC Renuka Rajendran Indian National Congress
66 Sidlaghatta None S.munishamapra Indian National Congress
67 Bagepalli None S. Muni Raju Indian National Congress
68 Chintamani None Chowdareddy Indian National Congress
69 Srinivasapur None K. R. Ramesh Kumar Indian National Congress
70 Mulbagal None J.m.reddy Indian National Congress
71 Kolar Gold Field SC C.m.arumugham Republican Party of India
72 Bethamangala SC C.venkateshappa Indian National Congress
73 Kolar None M.abdul Latheef Indian National Congress
74 Vemagal None S.govinda Gowda Indian National Congress
75 Malur None P.n.reddy Indian National Congress
76 Malleshwaram None P.ramdev Janata Party
77 Rajaji Nagar None Mallur Ananda Rao Janata Party
78 Gandhi Nagar None K.lakshman Indian National Congress
79 Chickpet None A.lakshmisagar Janata Party
80 Binnypet None I.p.d Salappa Indian National Congress
81 Chamrajpet None Premila S. Janata Party
82 Basavanagudi None Shamanna T.r. Janata Party
83 Jayanagar None Chandrashekar M. Janata Party
84 Shanti Nagar SC Ranganathan P.k. Indian National Congress
85 Shivajinagar None Ibrahim C. M. Janata Party
86 Bharathinagar None Michel B. Fernaneds Janata Party
87 Jayamahal None Jeevaraj Alva Janata Party
88 Yelahanka SC B.basavalingappa Indian National Congress
89 Uttarahalli None M. V. Rajasekharan Janata Party
90 Varthur None B.v. Ramachandra Reddy Janata Party
91 Kanakapura None Appaji C. Indian National Congress
92 Sathanur None Shivalinge Gowda K.l Janata Party
93 Channapatna None D.t.ramu Indian National Congress
94 Ramanagara None A.k. Abdul Samad Indian National Congress
95 Magadi None Bettaswamy Gowda Janata Party
96 Nelamangala SC K.prabhakar Indian National Congress
96 Doddaballapur None G.ramegowda Indian National Congress
98 Devanahalli SC B.n. Bache Gowda Janata Party
99 Hosakote None B.n.bache Gowda Janata Party
100 Anekal None H.t.krishanappa Independent
101 Nagamangala None M.manchegowda Janata Party
102 Maddur None G.made Gowda Janata Party
103 Kiragavalu SC K.l. Mariswami Janata Party
104 Malavalli None M.s. Athmanada Janata Party
105 Mandya None H.d.chowdaiah Janata Party
106 Keragodu None M.srinivas Janata Party
107 Shrirangapattana None K.rajagopal Janata Party
108 Pandavapura None S.m.lingappa Janata Party
109 Krishnarajpete None Rajugowda G. Indian National Congress
110 Hanur SC Siddamadaiah M. Indian National Congress
111 Kollegal None Madegtowda K. Indian National Congress
112 Banur SC Venkataramana P. Indian National Congress
113 T. Narasipur None H.gangadharan Janata Party
114 Krishnaraja None K.puttaswamy Janata Party
115 Chamaraja None Azez Sait Indian National Congress
116 Narasimharaja None D.jayadevaraja Urs Indian National Congress
117 Chamundeshwari None K.b.shivaiah Indian National Congress
118 Nanjangud SC M.madaiah (ramasamundra) Indian National Congress
119 Santhemarahalli None M.c.basappa Janata Party
120 Chamarajanagar None H.k.shivarudrappa Independent
121 Gundlupet SC Susheela Cheluvaraj Indian National Congress
122 Heggadadevankote None Devaraj Urs Indian National Congress
123 Hunsur None Viswanatha H. Indian National Congress
124 Krishnarajanagara None Kala Marigowda K. S. Janata Party
125 Periyapatna SC Y.ramakrishan Janata Party
126 Virajpet ST G. K. Subhaiah Indian National Congress
127 Madikeri None Merianda C. Nanaiah Indian National Congress
128 Somwarpet None R. Gunda Rao Indian National Congress
129 Belur SC Lakshmanaiah B. H. Janata Party
130 Arsikere None D. B. Gangadharappa Indian National Congress
131 Gandasi None Haranahalli Ramaswamy Indian National Congress
132 Shravanabelagola None H. C. Srikantaiah Indian National Congress
133 Holenarasipur None H. D. Devegowda Janata Party
134 Arkalgud None Mallapa K. B. Janata Party
135 Hassan None Hanumegowda K. H. Indian National Congress
136 Sakleshpur None Somappa J. D. Indian National Congress
137 Sullia SC A. Ramachandra Janata Party
138 Puttur None K. Rama Bhat Janata Party
139 Vittla None B. V. Kakkilaya Communist Party of India
140 Belthangady None Gangadhar K. Gangadhar K. Indian National Congress
141 Bantval None B. A. Mohideen Indian National Congress
142 Mangalore None P. F. Rodrigues Indian National Congress
143 Ullal None U. T. Fareed Indian National Congress
144 Surathkal None Subbayya Shetty Indian National Congress
145 Kapu None B. Bhasker Shetty Indian National Congress
146 Udupi None M. Monarama Madhwaraj Indian National Congress
147 Brahmavar None Ananda Kunda Hegde Indian National Congress
148 Kundapura None Kaup Sanjiva Shetty Janata Party
149 Byndoor None Gopalrishna Kodgi Indian National Congress
150 Karkala None M. Veerappa Moily Indian National Congress
151 Moodabidri None Damodar Mulky Indian National Congress
152 Sringeri None B. Ramaiah Indian National Congress
153 Mudigere SC Motamma Indian National Congress
154 Chikmagalur None C. A. Chandre Gowda Indian National Congress
155 Birur None M. Mallappa Indian National Congress
156 Kadur None K. M. Thammaiah Janata Party
157 Tarikere None H. M. Mallikarjunappa Indian National Congress
158 Channagiri None J. H. Patel Janata Party
159 Holehonnur SC G. Basavanappa Indian National Congress
160 Bhadravati None G. Rajashekar Indian National Congress
161 Honnali None H. B. Kadasiddappa Indian National Congress
162 Shimoga None K. H. Srinivasa Indian National Congress
163 Tirthahalli None Kadilal Divakara Indian National Congress
164 Hosanagar None S. M. Sheeranaly Chandrasekhar Indian National Congress
165 Sagar None L. T. Thimmappa Hegade Indian National Congress
166 Sorab None S. Bangarappa Indian National Congress
167 Shikaripura None K. Yenkatappa Indian National Congress
168 Sirsi (SC) SC Borkar Umakant Buddu Janata Party
169 Bhatkal None Siddiq Mohamed Yahya Bin Umer Indian National Congress
170 Kumta None Naik Seetaram Vasudev Indian National Congress
171 Ankola None Anasuya Gajanan Sharma Janata Party
172 Karwar None Waingankar Dattatraya Vithu Indian National Congress
173 Haliyal None Ghadi Virupaksh Mallappa Indian National Congress
174 Dharwad Rural None Madiman Sumati Bhalachandra Indian National Congress
175 Dharwad None Bhavurao Deshpande Janata Party
176 Hubli City None Jartardhar Mahadevsa Govindsa Janata Party
177 Hubli Rural None Bommai Somappa Rayappa Janata Party
178 Kalghatgi None Patil Fakiragouda Shivangouda Janata Party
179 Kundgol None Katagi Mahadevappa Shivappa Indian National Congress
180 Shiggaon None Nadaf Mahammadkhasheemsab Mardansab Indian National Congress
181 Hangal None Tahasildar Manohar Hanamantappa Indian National Congress
182 Hirekerur None Gubbi Shankararao Basalingappagouda Independent
183 Ranibennur None Nalawagal Somalingappa Hanumantappa Indian National Congress
184 Byadgi SC Malagi Mariyappa Mudakappa Indian National Congress
185 Haveri None Taware Fakirappa Shiddappa Indian National Congress
186 Shirahatti None Upanal Gulappa Fakirappa Indian National Congress
187 Mundargi None Bhavi Vasantappa Basappa Indian National Congress
188 Gadag None Muttinpendimath Chanaveerayya Shantayya Janata Party
189 Ron None Muthikatti Veerabhadrappa Adiveppa Indian National Congress
190 Nargund None B. R. Patil Indian National Congress
191 Navalgund None Patil Shankaragouda Virupakshagouda Indian National Congress
192 Ramdurg None Patil Ramanagouda Shivashiddanagouda Indian National Congress
193 Parasgad None Takked Gudanshah Khanashah Indian National Congress
194 Bailhongal None Balekundargi Ramlingappa Chanabasappa Indian National Congress
195 Kittur None Arawalli Patil Parvatgouda Basangouda Janata Party
196 Khanapur None Sirdesai Nilkanthrao Bhagawantrao Independent
197 Belgaum None Sayanak Balwant Bhimrao Independent
198 Uchagaon None Pawashe Prabhakar Anapa Independent
199 Hire Bagewadi None Ashtekar Govind Laxman Independent
200 Gokak ST Nail Laxman Siddappa Indian National Congress
201 Arabhavi None Koujalgi Veeranna Shivalingappa Indian National Congress
202 Hukkeri None Mahajanshetti Shivoyogi Shivaligappa Indian National Congress
203 Sankeshwar None Patil Malhargouda Shankargouda Indian National Congress
204 Nippani None Chavan Balavant Gopal Independent
205 Sadalga None Bedage Anna Balaji Indian National Congress
206 Chikkodi SC Hegre Parashuram Padmanna Indian National Congress
207 Raibag SC Nadoni Rama Shidling Janata Party
208 Kagwad None Jakanur Annarao Balappa Indian National Congress
209 Athani None Pawar Desai Shidharaj Alias Dhairyasheelarao Bhojaraj Indian National Congress
210 Jamkhandi None Pattar Venkappa Veerappa Indian National Congress
211 Bilgi None Patil Siddanagouda Somanagouda Indian National Congress
212 Mudhol SC Hadimani Alias Kale Jayawant Kalasappa Indian National Congress
213 Bagalkot None Kalligudda Parappa Karabasappa Indian National Congress
214 Badami None Chimmanakatti Balappa Bhimappa Indian National Congress
215 Guledgud None Janali Basanagonda Veeranagouda Indian National Congress
216 Hungund None Kavashetti Shankarappa Sugurappa Independent
217 Muddebihal None Deshukh Jagadev Rao Sanganabasappa Janata Party
218 Huvina Hipparagi None Patil Basangouda Somanagouda Janata Party
219 Basavana Bagevadi None Patil Basanagouda Somanagouda Janata Party
220 Tikota None Patil Badugouda Bapugouda Janata Party
221 Bijapur None Bakshi Sayyad Habibuddin Shamanasaheb Janata Party
222 Ballolli SC Arakeri Siddharth Sangappa Janata Party
223 Indi None Kallur Raveashiddappa Ramagondappa Janata Party
224 Sindagi None Bekinalkar Maibubsaheb Hasansanheb Indian National Congress

References

  1. ^ a b "Statistical Report on General Election, 1978 to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka". eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
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