Kapu Assembly Election Results 2023
The Kapu constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2023 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 78.79% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Gurme Suresh Shetty of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Vinaya Kumar Sorake of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 13004 votes.The Kapu Assembly constituency falls under the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary won the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 259175 votes, defeating Jayaprakash Hegde of the Indian National Congress. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.
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Kapu Assembly Election Results 2023 to 2008
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Kapu Assembly Election Results (2023)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gurme Suresh Shetty
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
80,559
Lead: 13,004
|
53% |
| Vinaya Kumar Sorake | Indian National Congress | 67,555 | 45% |
| Mohammed Haneef | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,616 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 805 | 1% |
| Sabeena Samad | Janata Dal (Secular) | 568 | 0% |
| S.r.lobo | Aam Aadmi Party | 252 | 0% |
Kapu Assembly Election Results (2018)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lalaji .r. Mendon
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
75,893
Lead: 11,917
|
53% |
| Vinay Kumar Sorake | Indian National Congress | 63,976 | 44% |
| Anupama Shenoy | Bhaarateeya Janashakthi Congress | 1,634 | 1% |
| M.mansoor Ibrahim | Janata Dal (secular) | 1,393 | 1% |
| None Of The Above | None Of The Above | 839 | 1% |
| Abdul Rahiman | All India Mahila Empowerment Party | 713 | 0% |
Kapu Assembly Election Results (2013)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vinay Kumar Sorake
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
52,782
Lead: 1,855
|
51% |
| Lalaji R.mendon | Bharatiya Janata Party | 50,927 | 49% |
| Vasanth V. Salian | Janata Dal (Secular) | 4,327 | 0% |
| Abdul Hakeem | Social Democratic Party of India | 2,171 | 0% |
| Shrikantha B. Acharya | Independent | 1,174 | 0% |
| Hameed | Independent | 1,125 | 0% |
| Vijaya Kumar Hegde. B | Independent | 467 | 0% |
| Ronald Castelino | Independent | 269 | 0% |
| Richard Lobo | Independent | 249 | 0% |
| Kasim | Independent | 208 | 0% |
| Praveen Kumar | Independent | 162 | 0% |
Kapu Assembly Election Results (2008)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lalaji R. Mendon
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
45,961
Lead: 967
|
51% |
| Vasantha V. Salian | Indian National Congress | 44,994 | 49% |
Strike Rate
Kapu MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gurme Suresh Shetty | BJP | 80,559 | 13,004 | 53% |
| 2018 | Lalaji .r. Mendon | BJP | 75,893 | 11,917 | 53% |
| 2013 | Vinay Kumar Sorake | INC | 52,782 | 1,855 | 51% |
| 2008 | Lalaji R. Mendon | BJP | 45,961 | 967 | 51% |
Kapu Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gurme Suresh Shetty | BJP |
80,559
(Lead: 13,004)
|
53% |
| Vinaya Kumar Sorake | INC | 67,555 | 45% | |
| 2018 | Lalaji .r. Mendon | BJP |
75,893
(Lead: 11,917)
|
53% |
| Vinay Kumar Sorake | INC | 63,976 | 44% | |
| 2013 | Vinay Kumar Sorake | INC |
52,782
(Lead: 1,855)
|
51% |
| Lalaji R.mendon | BJP | 50,927 | 49% | |
| 2008 | Lalaji R. Mendon | BJP |
45,961
(Lead: 967)
|
51% |
| Vasantha V. Salian | INC | 44,994 | 49% |
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Karnataka Kapu Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kapu Assembly seat in the 2023 election?
Gurme Suresh Shetty of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Kapu Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, defeating Vinaya Kumar Sorake of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 13004 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kapu constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kapu constituency is 75% BJP and 25% INC, with BJP won 3 times and INC won 1 time since the 2008 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2023 Kapu Assembly Election?
Gurme Suresh Shetty (BJP) received 53% vote share.
Vinaya Kumar Sorake (INC) received 45% vote share.
What were the results of the 2023 Kapu Assembly Election?
Gurme Suresh Shetty (BJP) won the 2023 election with 80559 votes, leading by 13004 votes and securing a 53% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kapu Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kapu Assembly constituency falls under the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency of Udupi * district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kapu Assembly Election 2023?
Gurme Suresh Shetty (BJP) won the Kapu Assembly seat in 2023 with a margin of 13004 votes over Vinaya Kumar Sorake (INC).
What are the key constituencies in the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha area?
The Kapu Assembly constituency is part of the Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kundapura, Udupi, Karkal, Sringeri, Mudigere (sc), Chikmagalur, Tarikere.
Who were the top candidates for the Kapu Assembly Election 2023?
The top candidates in the Kapu Assembly Election 2023 were:
Gurme Suresh Shetty (BJP)
Vinaya Kumar Sorake (INC)
Mohammed Haneef (SDPI)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Gurme Suresh Shetty (BJP) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kapu Assembly Election 2023?
The voter turnout in the Kapu Assembly Election 2023 was 78.79%
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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