Chennai, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chennai (Madras) was won by T. T. Krishnamachari (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 16,177 votes over Balasubramanya Mdr.. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Chennai, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | T. T. Krishnamachari | Indian National Congress | 79,431 | 40.7% | Balasubramanya Mdr. (JUSP) | 16,177 (8.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. T. Krishnamachari | Indian National Congress | 79,431 | 40.7% |
| Balasubramanya Mdr. | JUSP | 63,254 | 32.4% |
| Srinivasa Ramanujan | Samajwadi Party | 16,835 | 8.6% |
| Krishna Pillai | Independent | 10,555 | 5.4% |
| Ramanathan | REP | 9,535 | 4.9% |
| Achar | KMPP | 7,252 | 3.7% |
| Ramanathan Chettiar | Independent | 5,953 | 3.0% |
| Srinivasa Iyer | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 2,555 | 1.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Chennai has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Chennai in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
T. T. Krishnamachari (Indian National Congress) won Chennai, Madras, in 1951 with 79,431 votes (40.7%), a margin of 16,177 votes over Balasubramanya Mdr..
Which parties have won Chennai since 1951?
Since 1951, Chennai has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chennai?
The closest result on record for Chennai was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat JUSP by just 16,177 votes (8.3 percentage points).