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Gokak Assembly Election Results 2023

The Gokak constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2023 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 74.08% of voting was recorded in this constituency..

Ramesh Jarakiholi of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Mahantesh Kadadi of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 25412 votes.The Gokak Assembly constituency falls under the Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Jagadeesh Shettar won the Belgaum Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 178437 votes, defeating Mrunal Ravindra Hebbalkar of the Indian National Congress. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

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Gokak Assembly Election Results 2023 to 1967

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Gokak Assembly Election Results (2023)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ramesh Jarakiholi WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
105,313
Lead: 25,412
55%
Mahantesh Kadadi Indian National Congress 79,901 42%
Nota None Of The Above 1,060 1%
Bhimashi Naik Independent 966 1%
Johns Kumar Maruti Kareppagol Aam Aadmi Party 779 0%
B. Lohit Bahujan Samaj Party 748 0%
Suresh Basappa Maralingannavar Independent 575 0%
Suresh Pattanshetti Uttama Prajaakeeya Party 348 0%
Pundalik Kempanna Kullur Independent 295 0%
Hanamanth Shivappa Naganur Swayam Krushi Party 243 0%
Jagadeesh C. K. Socialist Party (India) 162 0%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (2019-By Election)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
87,450
Lead: 29,006
48.97%
Lakhan Laxmanarao Jarakiholi Indian National Congress 58,444 32.73%
Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari Janata Dal (secular) 27,948 15.65%
Sanjay Irappa Kurbett Independent 1,420 0.80%
Nota None of the Above 1,153 0.65%
Satish Ashok Pujari Independent 664 0.37%
Sri Venkateshwar Maha Swamiji (katakadhond.d.g) Hindustan Janta Party 647 0.36%
Ramappa Mallappa Kurabet Independent 263 0.15%
Santosh Nandur Uttama Prajaakeeya Party 179 0.10%
Bhagoji Prakash Mahadev Independent 168 0.09%
Guruputra Kempanna Kullur Independent 114 0.06%
Ashok Pandappa Hanaji Independent 112 0.06%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (2018)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao WINNER
Indian National Congress
90,249
Lead: 14,280
52%
Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari Bharatiya Janata Party 75,969 44%
None Of The Above None Of The Above 2,121 1%
Kareppa Lakkappa Talawar Janata Dal (secular) 1,553 1%
Paravin Jabbar Tambule All India Mahila Empowerment Party 1,477 1%
Shrinath Balappa Kaulagi Independent 923 1%
Suresh Baburao Patil Independent 656 0%
Riyazahmed Abdulkhadar Patad Independent 360 0%
Hidakal Imamasab Husenasab Independent 357 0%
Babu Mittusab Phaniband Independent 315 0%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (2013)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao WINNER
Indian National Congress
79,175
Lead: 28,005
61%
Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari Janata Dal (Secular) 51,170 39%
Umesh Adiveppa Nirwani 4,366 0%
Vasudev Mahadevappa Savatikai Bharatiya Janata Party 4,293 0%
Halappa Kallappa Vanagol Independent 2,047 0%
Bhimashi Jarkiholi Independent 1,831 0%
Bhimappa Siddappa Naik Independent 542 0%
Basavanni Ningappa Kambar 457 0%
Reshma Baburao Sambrekar 446 0%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (2008)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao WINNER
Indian National Congress
44,989
Lead: 7,760
55%
Ashok Ningayya Pujari Janata Dal (Secular) 37,229 45%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (2004)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jaraki Holi Ramesh Laxmanrao WINNER
Indian National Congress
56,768
Lead: 16,175
58%
Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman Bharatiya Janata Party 40,593 42%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ramesha Laxmanarao Jarakiholi WINNER
Indian National Congress
72,888
Lead: 56,956
82%
Naik Chandrashekhar Sadashiva Janata Dal (United) 15,932 18%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Nayak Chandrashekhar Sadashiv WINNER
Janata Dal
37,891
Lead: 13,150
60%
Karaning Shankar Hanamant Indian National Congress 24,741 40%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Shankar Hanmant Karning WINNER
Indian National Congress
37,781
Lead: 15,058
62%
Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman Janata Dal 22,723 38%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman WINNER
Janata Party
33,806
Lead: 4,269
53%
Jarkiholi Ramappa Laxman Indian National Congress 29,537 47%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1983)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman WINNER
Janata Party
26,258
Lead: 3,005
53%
Naik Laxman Siddappa Indian National Congress 23,253 47%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1978)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Nail Laxman Siddappa WINNER
Indian National Congress (Indira)
31,447
Lead: 17,467
69%
Kattimani Chandappa Jampanna Janata Party 13,980 31%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1972)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
G. C. Tammanna WINNER
Indian National Congress
28,005
Lead: 16,861
72%
B. M. Patil Indian National Congress (Organization)(NCO) 11,144 28%

Gokak Assembly Election Results (1967)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
L. S. Naik WINNER
Indian National Congress
17,522
Lead: 10,378
71%
P. H. Karaning Independent 7,144 29%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

INC 60%
BJP 40%
INC won 3 times and BJP won 2 times since 2008 elections.

Gokak MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2023 Ramesh Jarakiholi BJP 105,313 25,412 55%
2019-By Election Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao BJP 87,450 29,006 48.97%
2018 Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC 90,249 14,280 52%
2013 Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC 79,175 28,005 61%
2008 Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC 44,989 7,760 55%
2004 Jaraki Holi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC 56,768 16,175 58%
1999 Ramesha Laxmanarao Jarakiholi INC 72,888 56,956 82%
1994 Nayak Chandrashekhar Sadashiv JD 37,891 13,150 60%
1989 Shankar Hanmant Karning INC 37,781 15,058 62%
1985 Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman JNP 33,806 4,269 53%
1983 Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman JNP 26,258 3,005 53%
1978 Nail Laxman Siddappa INC(I) 31,447 17,467 69%
1972 G. C. Tammanna INC 28,005 16,861 72%
1967 L. S. Naik INC 17,522 10,378 71%
Source: ECI

Gokak Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2023 Ramesh Jarakiholi BJP
105,313
(Lead: 25,412)
55%
Mahantesh Kadadi INC 79,901 42%
2019-By Election Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao BJP
87,450
(Lead: 29,006)
48.97%
Lakhan Laxmanarao Jarakiholi INC 58,444 32.73%
2018 Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC
90,249
(Lead: 14,280)
52%
Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari BJP 75,969 44%
2013 Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC
79,175
(Lead: 28,005)
61%
Ashok Ningayyaswami Pujari JD(S) 51,170 39%
2008 Jarkiholi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC
44,989
(Lead: 7,760)
55%
Ashok Ningayya Pujari JD(S) 37,229 45%
2004 Jaraki Holi Ramesh Laxmanrao INC
56,768
(Lead: 16,175)
58%
Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman BJP 40,593 42%
1999 Ramesha Laxmanarao Jarakiholi INC
72,888
(Lead: 56,956)
82%
Naik Chandrashekhar Sadashiva JD(U) 15,932 18%
1994 Nayak Chandrashekhar Sadashiv JD
37,891
(Lead: 13,150)
60%
Karaning Shankar Hanamant INC 24,741 40%
1989 Shankar Hanmant Karning INC
37,781
(Lead: 15,058)
62%
Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman JD 22,723 38%
1985 Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman JNP
33,806
(Lead: 4,269)
53%
Jarkiholi Ramappa Laxman INC 29,537 47%
1983 Muttennavar Mallappa Laxman JNP
26,258
(Lead: 3,005)
53%
Naik Laxman Siddappa INC 23,253 47%
1978 Nail Laxman Siddappa INC(I)
31,447
(Lead: 17,467)
69%
Kattimani Chandappa Jampanna JNP 13,980 31%
1972 G. C. Tammanna INC
28,005
(Lead: 16,861)
72%
B. M. Patil NCO 11,144 28%
1967 L. S. Naik INC
17,522
(Lead: 10,378)
71%
P. H. Karaning IND 7,144 29%
Source: ECI

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Karnataka Gokak Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Gokak Assembly seat in the 2023 election?

Ramesh Jarakiholi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Gokak Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, defeating Mahantesh Kadadi of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 25412 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Gokak constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Gokak constituency is 60% INC and 40% BJP, with INC won 3 times and BJP won 2 times since the 2008 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2023 Gokak Assembly Election?

Ramesh Jarakiholi (BJP) received 55% vote share.
Mahantesh Kadadi (INC) received 42% vote share.

What were the results of the 2023 Gokak Assembly Election?

Ramesh Jarakiholi (BJP) won the 2023 election with 105313 votes, leading by 25412 votes and securing a 55% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Gokak Assembly constituency fall under?

The Gokak Assembly constituency falls under the Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency of Belgaum district.

What was the margin of victory in the Gokak Assembly Election 2023?

Ramesh Jarakiholi (BJP) won the Gokak Assembly seat in 2023 with a margin of 25412 votes over Mahantesh Kadadi (INC).

What are the key constituencies in the Belgaum Lok Sabha area?

The Gokak Assembly constituency is part of the Belgaum Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Arabhavi, Belgaum Uttar, Belgaum Dakshin, Belgaum Rural, Bailhongal, Saundatti Yellamma, Ramdurg.

Who were the top candidates for the Gokak Assembly Election 2023?

The top candidates in the Gokak Assembly Election 2023 were:
Ramesh Jarakiholi (BJP)
Mahantesh Kadadi (INC)
Nota (None Of The Above)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ramesh Jarakiholi (BJP) emerging as the winner.

What was the voter turnout in the Gokak Assembly Election 2023?

The voter turnout in the Gokak Assembly Election 2023 was 74.08%

Disclaimer:

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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