Thiruvalla, Kerala — Lok Sabha Election Results
Thiruvalla (Kerala) was won by G. Ravindra Varma (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 74,064 votes over P. T. Punnoose. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Thiruvalla, Kerala, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Vasudevan Nair P. K. | Communist Party of India | 140,143 | 46.6% | George, P. S. (Indian National Congress) | 3,607 (1.2 pts) |
| 1962 | G. Ravindra Varma | Indian National Congress | 184,054 | 60.6% | P. T. Punnoose (Communist Party of India) | 74,064 (24.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasudevan Nair P. K. | Communist Party of India | 140,143 | 46.6% |
| George, P. S. | Indian National Congress | 136,536 | 45.4% |
| Mathew M. G. | Independent | 17,096 | 5.7% |
| Narayana Pillai A. G. | Independent | 7,116 | 2.4% |
| T.K. Sreenivasan | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ravindra Varma | Indian National Congress | 184,054 | 60.6% |
| P. T. Punnoose | Communist Party of India | 109,990 | 36.2% |
| Joseph Kuriakose | Independent | 5,563 | 1.8% |
| K. T. Thomas | Independent | 4,040 | 1.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Thiruvalla has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Thiruvalla in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
G. Ravindra Varma (Indian National Congress) won Thiruvalla, Kerala, in 1962 with 184,054 votes (60.6%), a margin of 74,064 votes over P. T. Punnoose.
Which parties have won Thiruvalla since 1957?
Since 1957, Thiruvalla has been won by: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Thiruvalla?
The closest result on record for Thiruvalla was 1957, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 3,607 votes (1.2 percentage points).