1978
B. MACHINDER RAO
Margin3660.9%
Winner votes15,94639.6%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
B. MACHINDER RAO JNP | 15,946 | 39.6% | |
| 2 | MUTHU SWAMY INC(I) | 15,580 | 38.6% |
| 3 | MANKAMMA V. INC | 3,470 | 8.6% |
| 4 | B. M. NARSIMHA IND | 3,064 | 7.6% |
| 5 | E. ASHOK IND | 1,209 | 3.0% |
| 6 | I. RAMCHANDER IND | 401 | 1.0% |
| 7 | G. P. M.SWAMY IND | 262 | 0.7% |
| 8 | BABU RAO PANNI IND | 195 | 0.5% |
| 9 | M. SOJEE IND | 182 | 0.5% |
Turnout53.9%Votes cast40,309Electors74,765