Total Constituencies: 28
Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 1998 covered all 28 parliamentary constituencies in the state. The INC received the highest statewide vote share at 36.22% and won 9 seats, while the BJP received 26.95% of the vote and won 13 seats. The JD won 3 seats with 21.69% of the vote.
GyanMandi provides constituency-wise election information, including candidates, votes, vote share and winning candidates. Select a constituency below to explore the detailed election results for the 1998 Lok Sabha election.
The table below shows party-wise results based on total votes received across Karnataka. Vote Share is calculated across all 28 constituencies, while Vote Share on Contested is calculated only in the constituencies contested by that party.
| Party Name | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | 28 | 9 | 36.22% | 36.22% |
| BJP | 18 | 13 | 26.95% | 41.34% |
| JD | 28 | 3 | 21.69% | 21.69% |
| LS | 10 | 3 | 11.50% | 33.01% |
| KTVP | 19 | 0 | 1.76% | 2.74% |
| IND | 24 | 0 | 0.76% | 0.88% |
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