In the 1998 Karnataka Lok Sabha Election, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) contested 6 constituencies and won 0 seats. Across these constituencies, BSP candidates received 117,540 votes, accounting for 2.28% of the votes cast in the constituencies it contested. Across all 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka, BSP secured 0.56% vote share.
| BSP Overall performance | Result |
|---|---|
| Constituencies contested | 6 |
| Seats won | 0 |
| Total votes received | 1,17,540 |
| Vote share in contested constituencies | 2.28% |
| Overall vote share | 0.56% |
The table below lists BSP candidates, their total votes, vote share within each constituency, and final position. Select a constituency to explore the complete election results.
| Constituency | Candidate | Position | Votes Received | Party Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore North | J.Krishnappa | 5 | 2,784 | 0.29 |
| Bidar | Suryawanshi Vaijanath Rao | 4 | 31,288 | 5.25 |
| Chikballapur | N.Shivanna | 4 | 6,037 | 0.74 |
| Gulbarga | Vithal Heroor | 4 | 55,583 | 7.56 |
| Hassan | M.D.Gangaiah | 4 | 6,116 | 0.72 |
| Kanakapura | Muniyappa | 4 | 15,732 | 1.3 |
State wise BSP performance in Lok Sabha Election 1998 |
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| Andhra Pradesh |
| Bihar |
| Delhi |
| Haryana |
| Himachal Pradesh |
| Jammu and Kashmir |
| Karnataka |
| Kerala |
| Madhya Pradesh |
| Maharashtra |
| Orissa |
| Pondicherry |
| Punjab |
| Rajasthan |
| Tamil Nadu |
| Uttar Pradesh |
| West Bengal |