🏛️ Karnataka Assembly Constituency #78
None (General)
Uttara Kannada District
Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha
Kumta Assembly Constituency
Official election results, participating candidates, voter demographics, and MLA profile for Kumta Assembly constituency in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
🏛️ Constituency Details
Karnataka Assembly #78
Country
India
Region
South India
State
Karnataka
District
Uttara Kannada
Lok Sabha Constituency
Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha
Established
2008
Reservation
None (General)
Member of Legislative Assembly
Dinakar Keshav Shetty (BJP)
188,907
Registered Electors (Voters)
Uttara Kannada Electorate
78.63%
Voter Turnout
Total Votes: 148,538
676
Winning Victory Margin
BJP (Margin over JD(S))
8
Contesting Candidates
Key Battle: BJP vs JD(S)
🏛️
Elected Member of Legislative Assembly
Dinakar Keshav Shetty
BJP · Polled 59,965 votes (40.37% vote share) · Representing Kumta
Elected MLA
Showing 8 Contesting Candidates
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| RANK | CANDIDATE NAME | PARTY | VOTES POLLED | VOTE SHARE | RESULT STATUS | EDUCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
DK
Dinakar Keshav Shetty
BJP · 59,965 Votes (40.37%)
|
BJP | 59,965 | 40.37% | 🏆 Elected MLA | 12th Pass |
| #2 |
AN
Alva Nivedith
INC · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
INC | 2,928 | 1.97% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #3 |
DN
Dineshchandra N Angadikeri
Lok Shakti · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
Lok Shakti | 2,928 | 1.97% | 🥉 3rd Place | Graduate Professional |
| #4 |
GI
Gani Imamsab Jainuddin
IND · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
IND | 2,928 | 1.97% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #5 |
IG
Ishwar Gouda
IND · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
IND | 2,928 | 1.97% | Contender | Post Graduate |
| #6 |
NS
Nagaraj Sridhar Shet
Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party | 2,928 | 1.97% | Contender | 8th Pass |
| #7 |
RG
Roopa Gajanan Naik
AAP · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
AAP | 2,928 | 1.97% | Contender | 10th Pass |
| #8 |
SB
Subrahmanya Bhat Madguni
IND · 2,928 Votes (1.97%)
|
IND | 2,928 | 1.97% | Contender | 10th Pass |
📜 Historical Election Overview
| ELECTION | WINNING MLA | PARTY | RUNNER-UP | MARGIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest General Election | Dinakar Keshav Shetty | BJP | Suraj Naik Soni (JD(S)) | +676 |
| Previous Assembly Term | Leading Contender | JD(S) | Opposition Contender | Victory |
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📋 Frequently Asked Questions: Kumta Assembly
Who is the current MLA representing Kumta Constituency?
Dinakar Keshav Shetty of the BJP is the elected MLA for Kumta. In the assembly election, Dinakar Keshav Shetty secured 59,965 votes (40.37% vote share), winning by a victory margin of 676 votes over Suraj Naik Soni (JD(S)).
Which Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency does Kumta belong to?
Kumta is an Assembly segment under the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency in Karnataka.
What is the reservation status of Kumta Assembly Constituency?
Kumta is classified as a None (General) constituency in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
How many registered voters are in Kumta Assembly Constituency?
Kumta has approximately 188,907 registered electors, with a voter turnout of 78.63% during the general assembly election.