Coimbatore, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Coimbatore (Madras) was won by K. Ramani (CPI (Marxist)) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 65,921 votes over N. Mahalingam. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Coimbatore, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | T. A. Ramalinga Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% | None (None) | None (None pts) |
| 1957 | Parvati | Communist Party of India | 110,454 | 47.8% | P. S. Rangasami (Indian National Congress) | 15,012 (6.5 pts) |
| 1962 | P. R. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 151,019 | 39.1% | Parvathi Krishnan (Communist Party of India) | 42,561 (11.0 pts) |
| 1967 | K. Ramani | CPI (Marxist) | 240,856 | 57.9% | N. Mahalingam (Indian National Congress) | 65,921 (15.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. A. Ramalinga Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 0 | None% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parvati | Communist Party of India | 110,454 | 47.8% |
| P. S. Rangasami | Indian National Congress | 95,442 | 41.3% |
| Palanisami | Independent | 25,349 | 11.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. R. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 151,019 | 39.1% |
| Parvathi Krishnan | Communist Party of India | 108,458 | 28.1% |
| K. Sundaram | Swatantra Party | 74,932 | 19.4% |
| Somasundaram | DMK | 41,724 | 10.8% |
| V. N. Arunachyalam | Socialist Party | 7,516 | 1.9% |
| S. Arumugham | Independent | 2,977 | 0.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Ramani | CPI (Marxist) | 240,856 | 57.9% |
| N. Mahalingam | Indian National Congress | 174,935 | 42.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Coimbatore 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, Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Coimbatore in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
K. Ramani (CPI (Marxist)) won Coimbatore, Madras, in 1967 with 240,856 votes (57.9%), a margin of 65,921 votes over N. Mahalingam.
Which parties have won Coimbatore since 1951?
Since 1951, Coimbatore has been won by: CPI (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Coimbatore?
The closest result on record for Coimbatore was 1957, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 15,012 votes (6.5 percentage points).