🏛️ Karnataka Assembly Constituency #121
None (General)
Udupi District
Udupi Lok Sabha
Kapu Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Kapu Assembly constituency in Udupi, Karnataka.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Karnataka Assembly #121
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Karnataka
District
Udupi
Lok Sabha Constituency
Udupi Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
Gurme Suresh Shetty (BJP)
188,987
Registered Electors (Voters)
Udupi Electorate
80.08%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 151,341
13,004
Winning Victory Margin
BJP (Margin over INC)
19
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: BJP vs INC
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
Gurme Suresh Shetty
BJP · Polled 80,559 votes (53.23% vote share) · Representing Kapu
Elected MLA
Showing 19 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
DK
D K Shivakumar
INC · 80,559 Votes (53.23%)
|
INC | 80,559 | 53.23% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Post Graduate |
| #2 |
GS
Gurme Suresh Shetty
BJP · 80,559 Votes (53.23%)
|
BJP | 80,559 | 53.23% | 🏆 Elected MLA | Graduate |
| #3 |
VK
Vinay Kumar Sorake
INC · 67,555 Votes (44.63%)
|
INC | 67,555 | 44.63% | 🥈 Runner-up | Graduate |
| #4 |
BN
B Nagaraju
JD(S) · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
JD(S) | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Literate |
| #5 |
EP
E Puttaraju
AAP · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
AAP | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 5th Pass |
| #6 |
K
Kempegowda
Navabharath Sena · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
Navabharath Sena | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #7 |
KN
Krishna N M
BSP · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
BSP | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #8 |
KP
Krs Prashanth Hosadurga
Karnataka Rashtra Samithi · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
Karnataka Rashtra Samithi | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #9 |
M
Mallikarjunaiah
IND · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
IND | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #10 |
MR
Manmohan Raj K N
Uttama Prajaakeeya Party · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
Uttama Prajaakeeya Party | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #11 |
NS
Nallahalli Srinivas
IND · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
IND | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #12 |
RA
R Ashoka
BJP · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
BJP | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Graduate |
| #13 |
SA
Shadakshari A N
IND · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
IND | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #14 |
S
Shivarenuka
IND · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
IND | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Graduate Professional |
| #15 |
SK
Shridhara K R
Republican Party of India (Athawale) · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
Republican Party of India (Athawale) | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #16 |
SK
Sunil Kumar
IND · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
IND | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Graduate |
| #17 |
MH
Mohammed Haneef
SDPI · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
SDPI | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | 12th Pass |
| #18 |
S
S.R.Lobo
AAP · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
AAP | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Graduate |
| #19 |
SS
Sabina Samad
JD(S) · 153 Votes (0.10%)
|
JD(S) | 153 | 0.10% | Contender | Post Graduate |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | Gurme Suresh Shetty | BJP | Vinay Kumar Sorake (INC) | +13,004 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | INC | Opposition Contender | Victory |
🧭 Neighboring Assembly Segments in Udupi
📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Kapu Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Kapu Constituency?
Gurme Suresh Shetty of the BJP is the elected MLA for Kapu. In the assembly election, Gurme Suresh Shetty secured 80,559 votes (53.23% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 13,004 votes over Vinay Kumar Sorake (INC).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Kapu belong to?
Kapu is an Assembly segment under the Udupi Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Karnataka.
What is the reservation status of Kapu Assembly Constituency?
Kapu is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Udupi district of Karnataka.
How many registered voters are in Kapu Assembly Constituency?
Kapu has approximately 188,987 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 80.08% during the general assembly election.