Arabhavi is one of the Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the state of Karnataka. Since 2004, the constituency has witnessed elections won by candidates from several political parties. JD(S) won 2 elections and BJP won 1 election.
| Election Year | MP Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi | BJP |
| 2008 | Balachandra Laxman Rao Jarkihali | JD(S) |
| 2004 | Balachandra Laxman Rao | JD(S) |
2023 Vidhan Sabha Election Results : Arabhavi
| Position | Candidate Name | Party Name | Total Votes | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi | 115402 | 60.7 | |
| 2 | Bhimappa Gundappa Gadad | IND | 43862 | 23.07 |
| 3 | Arvind Mahadevarao Dalwai | 23956 | 12.6 | |
| - | All Other Candidates | - | 6885 | 3.62 |
| Total Votes Polled | 190,105 | - | ||
| Balachandra Laxmanrao Jarkiholi of BJP won the Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha constituency in the 2023 general election, defeating Bhimappa Gundappa Gadad of IND by a margin of 71,540 votes, equivalent to 37.63% of the total votes polled. | ||||
2008 Vidhan Sabha Election Results : Arabhavi
| Position | Candidate Name | Party Name | Total Votes | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balachandra Laxman Rao Jarkihali | 62054 | 47.06 | |
| 2 | Koujalagi Veeranna Rptdetailedresults - Page 47 Of 53 Shivalingappa | 42604 | 32.31 | |
| 3 | Suresh M Latur | 21362 | 16.2 | |
| - | All Other Candidates | - | 5839 | 4.43 |
| Total Votes Polled | 131,859 | - | ||
| Balachandra Laxman Rao Jarkihali of JD(S) won the Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha constituency in the 2008 general election, defeating Koujalagi Veeranna Rptdetailedresults - Page 47 Of 53 Shivalingappa of INC by a margin of 19,450 votes, equivalent to 14.75% of the total votes polled. | ||||
2004 Vidhan Sabha Election Results : Arabhavi
| Position | Candidate Name | Party Name | Total Votes | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balachandra Laxman Rao | 62054 | 47.06 | |
| 2 | Koujalagi Veeranna | 42604 | 32.31 | |
| 3 | Suresh M Latur | 21362 | 16.2 | |
| - | All Other Candidates | - | 5839 | 4.43 |
| Total Votes Polled | 131,859 | - | ||
| Balachandra Laxman Rao of JD(S) won the Arabhavi Vidhan Sabha constituency in the 2004 general election, defeating Koujalagi Veeranna of INC by a margin of 19,450 votes, equivalent to 14.75% of the total votes polled. | ||||
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