Chengalpattu, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chengalpattu (Madras) was won by C. C. Babu (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 105,731 votes over D. V. Alagesan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chengalpattu, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | O. V. Alagesan | Indian National Congress | 55,102 | 36.5% | A. R. L. Pathy (KMPP) | 15,245 (10.1 pts) |
| 1957 | Dr. A. Krishnaswamy | Independent | 188,481 | 26.8% | O. V. Alagesa Mudaliar (Indian National Congress) | 1,728 (0.2 pts) |
| 1962 | O. V. Alagesan | Indian National Congress | 169,988 | 53.1% | S. Krishnaswamy (Independent) | 19,878 (6.2 pts) |
| 1967 | C. C. Babu | DMK | 255,845 | 61.3% | D. V. Alagesan (Indian National Congress) | 105,731 (25.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. V. Alagesan | Indian National Congress | 55,102 | 36.5% |
| A. R. L. Pathy | KMPP | 39,857 | 26.4% |
| Srinivasan | REP | 34,751 | 23.0% |
| Umapathi | TNT | 21,125 | 14.0% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. A. Krishnaswamy | Independent | 188,481 | 26.8% |
| O. V. Alagesa Mudaliar | Indian National Congress | 186,753 | 26.6% |
| N. Sivaraj | Independent | 153,741 | 21.9% |
| R. Maragatham Chandrasekar | Indian National Congress | 148,675 | 21.1% |
| R. Rajaram | Independent | 25,347 | 3.6% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. V. Alagesan | Indian National Congress | 169,988 | 53.1% |
| S. Krishnaswamy | Independent | 150,110 | 46.9% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. C. Babu | DMK | 255,845 | 61.3% |
| D. V. Alagesan | Indian National Congress | 150,114 | 36.0% |
| S. T. Neelakantan | Independent | 11,258 | 2.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chengalpattu has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Independent, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chengalpattu in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
C. C. Babu (DMK) won Chengalpattu, Madras, in 1967 with 255,845 votes (61.3%), a margin of 105,731 votes over D. V. Alagesan.
Which parties have won Chengalpattu since 1951?
Since 1951, Chengalpattu has been won by: DMK, Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chengalpattu?
The closest result on record for Chengalpattu was 1957, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 1,728 votes (0.2 percentage points).