Davanagere South Assembly Election Results 2023
The Davanagere South constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2023 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 69.36% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Samarth Mallikarjun of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating Srinivas T Dasakariyappa of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 5708 votes.The Davanagere South Assembly constituency falls under the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Prabha Mallikarjun won the Davanagere Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 26094 votes, defeating Smt. Gayathri Siddeshwara of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Below you can find the Davanagere South Assembly Elections Results 2023, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
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Davanagere South Assembly Election Results 2026-By Election to 2008
Davanagere South Assembly Election Results (2026-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Samarth Mallikarjun
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
69,578
Lead:
5,708
|
43.95% |
| Srinivas T Dasakariyappa | Bharatiya Janata Party | 63,870 | 40.34% |
| Afsar Kodlipete | Social Democratic Party Of India | 18,975 | 11.99% |
| D Syed Riyaz | Independent | 1,186 | 0.75% |
| Khadar Adil Basha | Independent | 1,082 | 0.68% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 511 | 0.32% |
| Mansoor Ali U.m | Independent | 477 | 0.30% |
| K.s. Shivakumarappa | Aam Aadmi Party | 453 | 0.29% |
| T. Jabeena Apa | Independent | 335 | 0.21% |
| Akhanda.c.m. Manjunatha Swamy | Independent | 297 | 0.19% |
| Eranna | Indian Political Congress Party | 234 | 0.15% |
| K.h Mahaboob | Independent | 225 | 0.14% |
| Eshwara Shenga | Uttama Prajaakeeya Party | 157 | 0.10% |
| B Rajashekhar | Independent | 106 | 0.07% |
| Goutam | Independent | 102 | 0.06% |
| Cm Shabaz Khan | Young Star Empowerment Party | 95 | 0.06% |
| Sajid | Independent | 94 | 0.06% |
| Syed Imathiyaz | Janahitha Paksha | 87 | 0.05% |
| Syed Chand Peer | Independent | 77 | 0.05% |
| M.g. Srikanth | Navabharath Sena | 72 | 0.05% |
| H. Suban Sab | Independent | 70 | 0.04% |
| Khajamohiddin Gudageri | Blue India Party | 50 | 0.03% |
| M.p. Dadakhalandar | Country Citizen Party | 50 | 0.03% |
| Sadiq Pahilwan | Independent | 47 | 0.03% |
| G.n. Prashanth Kumar | Janatha Chaluvali Bharatha | 46 | 0.03% |
| Dalita Srinivas | Bharatiya Prajagala Kalyana Paksha | 42 | 0.03% |
Davanagere South Assembly Election Results (2023)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shamanur Shivashankrappa
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
84,298
Lead:
27,888
|
58% |
| Ajay Kumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 56,410 | 39% |
| Ismail Zabiulla | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,311 | 1% |
| Amanullakhan | Janata Dal (Secular) | 1,296 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 655 | 0% |
| Sajid. | Aam Aadmi Party | 562 | 0% |
| Eshwara | Uttama Prajaakeeya Party | 522 | 0% |
| Mohammad Kaleem | Bahujan Samaj Party | 293 | 0% |
| B. Rajashekar | Independent | 233 | 0% |
| Gouse Peer | Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha | 221 | 0% |
| Shek Ahamad | Independent | 164 | 0% |
| Bharathi. K | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 121 | 0% |
| Nowshin. Taj. | Independent | 101 | 0% |
| G. R. Shivakumar Swamy | Independent | 72 | 0% |
| Eranna. | Independent | 66 | 0% |
| H K Daval Sab | Karnataka Rashtra Samithi | 57 | 0% |
Davanagere South Assembly Election Results (2018)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shamanur Shivashankarappa
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
71,369
Lead:
15,884
|
52% |
| Yashavantha Rao Jadhav | Bharatiya Janata Party | 55,485 | 41% |
| J. Amanulla Khan | Janata Dal (secular) | 6,020 | 4% |
| None Of The Above | None Of The Above | 888 | 1% |
| Nowshin Taj | All India Mahila Empowerment Party | 869 | 1% |
| Ahamed Kabeer Ali | Independent | 514 | 0% |
| Sadiq K | Independent | 261 | 0% |
| Muddapurada Rehman Sab | Lok Awaz Dal | 202 | 0% |
| H. Shaik Habeebulla | Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janatha Party | 192 | 0% |
| Raghavendra K L | Aam Aadmi Party | 157 | 0% |
| Rizwan Sab H B | Janahitha Paksha | 116 | 0% |
Davanagere South Assembly Election Results (2013)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shamanur Shiv Ashankarappa
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
66,320
Lead:
40,158
|
72% |
| Karekatte Syed Saifulla | Janata Dal (Secular) | 26,162 | 28% |
| B. Lokesh | Bharatiya Janata Party | 21,282 | 0% |
| B. M. Satish | 3,200 | 0% | |
| Subhan Sab | Independent | 700 | 0% |
| Himayath Ulla | 358 | 0% | |
| Mohamad Bruhan | Independent | 259 | 0% |
| Bhairajjara Krishnappa | Bahujan Samaj Party | 220 | 0% |
| Shafeeq Pandith | 173 | 0% | |
| B. R. Saleem Bhai | Independent | 154 | 0% |
| T. R. Indramma | Independent | 134 | 0% |
| Muddapurada Rahaman Sab | 122 | 0% | |
| Nannusab Sheikh Shendi | 117 | 0% | |
| R. Malatesh (guptha) | 106 | 0% | |
| Rahmathulla K C | Independent | 102 | 0% |
Davanagere South Assembly Election Results (2008)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shamanuru Shivashankarappa
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
41,675
Lead:
6,358
|
54% |
| Yashwanth Rao Jadav | Bharatiya Janata Party | 35,317 | 46% |
Strike Rate
Davanagere South MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-By Election | Samarth Mallikarjun | INC | 69,578 | 5,708 | 43.95% |
| 2023 | Shamanur Shivashankrappa | INC | 84,298 | 27,888 | 58% |
| 2018 | Shamanur Shivashankarappa | INC | 71,369 | 15,884 | 52% |
| 2013 | Shamanur Shiv Ashankarappa | INC | 66,320 | 40,158 | 72% |
| 2008 | Shamanuru Shivashankarappa | INC | 41,675 | 6,358 | 54% |
Davanagere South Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-By Election | Samarth Mallikarjun | INC |
69,578
(Lead:
5,708)
|
43.95% |
| Srinivas T Dasakariyappa | BJP | 63,870 | 40.34% | |
| 2023 | Shamanur Shivashankrappa | INC |
84,298
(Lead:
27,888)
|
58% |
| Ajay Kumar | BJP | 56,410 | 39% | |
| 2018 | Shamanur Shivashankarappa | INC |
71,369
(Lead:
15,884)
|
52% |
| Yashavantha Rao Jadhav | BJP | 55,485 | 41% | |
| 2013 | Shamanur Shiv Ashankarappa | INC |
66,320
(Lead:
40,158)
|
72% |
| Karekatte Syed Saifulla | JD(S) | 26,162 | 28% | |
| 2008 | Shamanuru Shivashankarappa | INC |
41,675
(Lead:
6,358)
|
54% |
| Yashwanth Rao Jadav | BJP | 35,317 | 46% |
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Karnataka Davanagere South Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Davanagere South Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Samarth Mallikarjun of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Davanagere South Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Srinivas T Dasakariyappa of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 5708 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Davanagere South constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Davanagere South constituency is 100% INC and 0% BJP, with INC won 5 times since the 2008 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Davanagere South Assembly Election?
Samarth Mallikarjun (INC) received 43.95% vote share.
Srinivas T Dasakariyappa (BJP) received 40.34% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Davanagere South Assembly Election?
Samarth Mallikarjun (INC) won the 2026 election with 69578 votes, leading by 5708 votes and securing a 43.95% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Davanagere South Assembly constituency fall under?
The Davanagere South Assembly constituency falls under the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency of Davangere* district.
What was the margin of victory in the Davanagere South Assembly Election 2026?
Samarth Mallikarjun (INC) won the Davanagere South Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 5708 votes over Srinivas T Dasakariyappa (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Davanagere Lok Sabha area?
The Davanagere South Assembly constituency is part of the Davanagere Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Jagalur (st), Harapanahalli, Harihar, Davanagere North, Mayakonda (sc), Channagiri, Honnali.
Who were the top candidates for the Davanagere South Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Davanagere South Assembly Election 2026 were:
Samarth Mallikarjun (INC)
Srinivas T Dasakariyappa (BJP)
Afsar Kodlipete (SDPI)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Samarth Mallikarjun (INC) emerging as the winner.
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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