Peermade, Kerala — Lok Sabha Election Results
Peermade (Kerala) was won by M. M. Joseph (Kerala Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 74,624 votes over V. I. Thomas (Thampi). This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Peermade, Kerala, from 1967 to 1971.
Full Election History, 1967–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | P. K. V. Nair | Communist Party of India | 142,089 | 46.4% | P. D. Thommen (Swatantra Party) | 42,466 (13.9 pts) |
| 1971 | M. M. Joseph | Kerala Congress | 162,428 | 60.6% | V. I. Thomas (Thampi) (Independent) | 74,624 (27.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. K. V. Nair | Communist Party of India | 142,089 | 46.4% |
| P. D. Thommen | Swatantra Party | 99,623 | 32.5% |
| K. T. Thomas | Indian National Congress | 64,698 | 21.1% |
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. M. Joseph | Kerala Congress | 162,428 | 60.6% |
| V. I. Thomas (Thampi) | Independent | 87,804 | 32.8% |
| Joseph Chazhikat | Swatantra Party | 14,716 | 5.5% |
| Kurian Cherian | Independent | 1,896 | 0.7% |
| Massilamoney Christ Dhas | Independent | 982 | 0.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Peermade has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1967. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Communist Party of India, Kerala Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Peermade in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
M. M. Joseph (Kerala Congress) won Peermade, Kerala, in 1971 with 162,428 votes (60.6%), a margin of 74,624 votes over V. I. Thomas (Thampi).
Which parties have won Peermade since 1967?
Since 1967, Peermade has been won by: Communist Party of India, Kerala Congress.
What was the closest result in Peermade?
The closest result on record for Peermade was 1967, when Communist Party of India beat Swatantra Party by just 42,466 votes (13.9 percentage points).