Aruppukkottai, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Aruppukkottai (Madras) was won by U. Muthu Ramalinga Thevar (FB) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 19,853 votes over Arumugasami. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Aruppukkottai, Madras, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | U. Muthuramalinga Thevar | FBL(MG) | 90,512 | 45.1% | M. Gulam Mohideen (Indian National Congress) | 19,788 (9.9 pts) |
| 1962 | U. Muthu Ramalinga Thevar | FB | 175,772 | 51.7% | Arumugasami (Indian National Congress) | 19,853 (5.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U. Muthuramalinga Thevar | FBL(MG) | 90,512 | 45.1% |
| M. Gulam Mohideen | Indian National Congress | 70,724 | 35.2% |
| R. Ramanathan Chettiar | Independent | 19,575 | 9.8% |
| A. Nellippa Pillai | Independent | 15,703 | 7.8% |
| T. Sasivarna Thevar | Independent | 4,224 | 2.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U. Muthu Ramalinga Thevar | FB | 175,772 | 51.7% |
| Arumugasami | Indian National Congress | 155,919 | 45.9% |
| Lakshmanasubba Rajulu | Independent | 8,148 | 2.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Aruppukkottai has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: FBL(MG), FB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Aruppukkottai in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
U. Muthu Ramalinga Thevar (FB) won Aruppukkottai, Madras, in 1962 with 175,772 votes (51.7%), a margin of 19,853 votes over Arumugasami.
Which parties have won Aruppukkottai since 1951?
Since 1951, Aruppukkottai has been won by: FB, FBL(MG).
What was the closest result in Aruppukkottai?
The closest result on record for Aruppukkottai was 1962, when FB beat Indian National Congress by just 19,853 votes (5.8 percentage points).