Chidambaram, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Chidambaram (Madras) was won by V. Mayavan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 17,429 votes over L. Elayaperumal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Chidambaram, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | R. Kanagasabai Pillai | Indian National Congress | 176,501 | 23.2% | Elayaperumal (Indian National Congress) | 912 (0.1 pts) |
| 1962 | R. Kangagosabai | Indian National Congress | 140,731 | 44.6% | R. Thillaivaillalan (DMK) | 4,060 (1.3 pts) |
| 1967 | V. Mayavan | DMK | 205,193 | 52.2% | L. Elayaperumal (Indian National Congress) | 17,429 (4.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Kanagasabai Pillai | Indian National Congress | 176,501 | 23.2% |
| Elayaperumal | Indian National Congress | 175,589 | 23.1% |
| Arumugham | Independent | 118,491 | 15.6% |
| Dandapani Padyachai | Independent | 109,521 | 14.4% |
| Kulandaimoopan | Independent | 85,943 | 11.3% |
| Kattimuthu | Independent | 62,114 | 8.2% |
| Kaliamurthi | Independent | 32,381 | 4.3% |
| Sivasubrananian | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Kangagosabai | Indian National Congress | 140,731 | 44.6% |
| R. Thillaivaillalan | DMK | 136,671 | 43.3% |
| D. Govindasami Kachirayar | Swatantra Party | 18,021 | 5.7% |
| A. Subramaniam | Independent | 10,249 | 3.3% |
| A. Rathinam | Independent | 9,666 | 3.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Mayavan | DMK | 205,193 | 52.2% |
| L. Elayaperumal | Indian National Congress | 187,764 | 47.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Chidambaram 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 Chidambaram in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
V. Mayavan (DMK) won Chidambaram, Madras, in 1967 with 205,193 votes (52.2%), a margin of 17,429 votes over L. Elayaperumal.
Which parties have won Chidambaram since 1957?
Since 1957, Chidambaram has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Chidambaram?
The closest result on record for Chidambaram was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 912 votes (0.1 percentage points).