Chennai South, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chennai South (Madras) was won by C. N. Annadurai (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 81,978 votes over K. Gurumurti. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chennai South, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | T. T. Krishnamachari | Indian National Congress | 81,390 | 45.9% | P. Balasubramania Mudaliar (Independent) | 10,106 (5.7 pts) |
| 1962 | K. Manoharan | DMK | 151,917 | 44.7% | C. R. Ramaswamy (Indian National Congress) | 62,146 (18.3 pts) |
| 1967 | C. N. Annadurai | DMK | 248,099 | 59.4% | K. Gurumurti (Indian National Congress) | 81,978 (19.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. T. Krishnamachari | Indian National Congress | 81,390 | 45.9% |
| P. Balasubramania Mudaliar | Independent | 71,284 | 40.2% |
| H. D. Rajah | Independent | 24,516 | 13.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Manoharan | DMK | 151,917 | 44.7% |
| C. R. Ramaswamy | Indian National Congress | 89,771 | 26.4% |
| E. V. K. Sampath | TNP | 63,768 | 18.8% |
| M. Ganapathy | Independent | 34,169 | 10.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. N. Annadurai | DMK | 248,099 | 59.4% |
| K. Gurumurti | Indian National Congress | 166,121 | 39.8% |
| R. M. A. Chettiar | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 2,601 | 0.6% |
| I. S. Rao | Independent | 962 | 0.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chennai South has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chennai South in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
C. N. Annadurai (DMK) won Chennai South, Madras, in 1967 with 248,099 votes (59.4%), a margin of 81,978 votes over K. Gurumurti.
Which parties have won Chennai South since 1957?
Since 1957, Chennai South has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chennai South?
The closest result on record for Chennai South was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 10,106 votes (5.7 percentage points).