1978
SIDDAMADAIAH M.
Margin1,5422.6%
Winner votes28,18848.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
SIDDAMADAIAH M. INC(I) | 28,188 | 48.4% | |
| 2 | BASAVAIAH B. JNP | 26,646 | 45.7% |
| 3 | CHAKKABASAVAIAH R. INC | 1,313 | 2.3% |
| 4 | DEVANNA C. IND | 960 | 1.6% |
| 5 | MALLESHU IND | 857 | 1.5% |
| 6 | KRISHNASWAMY H IND | 324 | 0.6% |
Turnout72.8%Votes cast58,288Electors80,073