Matadana (meaning: voting)[1] is a 1965 novel written by the famous Kannada writer, philosopher, thinker S L Bhyrappa.

Matadana reveals the caste based politics[3] and other dynamics that grip the democratic institution of ballot box in India.

As the Doctor becomes busy with political campaign a person dies because of lack of treatment.

A small contractor who had helped the minister by providing financial support commits suicide following the loss in election.

The story revolves around the politically influential people who uses Shivappa in the upcoming election for their benefit.