Cuddalore, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Cuddalore (Madras) was won by V. K. Gounder (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 47,973 votes over S. Radhakrishnan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Cuddalore, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Govindaswamy Kachirayar | TNT | 186,894 | 25.3% | Kanakasabai (Indian National Congress) | 21,909 (3.0 pts) |
| 1957 | T. D. Muthukumarasamy Naidu | Independent | 98,605 | 42.6% | S. Radhakrishnan (Indian National Congress) | 59 (0.0 pts) |
| 1962 | T. Ramabadra Naidu | DMK | 160,811 | 51.4% | T.D. Muthukumaraswami Naidu (Indian National Congress) | 35,387 (11.3 pts) |
| 1967 | V. K. Gounder | DMK | 225,571 | 55.9% | S. Radhakrishnan (Indian National Congress) | 47,973 (11.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Govindaswamy Kachirayar | TNT | 186,894 | 25.3% |
| Kanakasabai | Indian National Congress | 164,985 | 22.3% |
| L. Elayaperumal | Indian National Congress | 156,488 | 21.1% |
| N. Rajangan | TNT | 144,625 | 19.5% |
| D. Narayana Ayyar | Independent | 46,384 | 6.3% |
| Smapath Ayyangar | Independent | 40,595 | 5.5% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. D. Muthukumarasamy Naidu | Independent | 98,605 | 42.6% |
| S. Radhakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 98,546 | 42.5% |
| N. D. Govindaswamy Kachirayar | Independent | 34,549 | 14.9% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Ramabadra Naidu | DMK | 160,811 | 51.4% |
| T.D. Muthukumaraswami Naidu | Indian National Congress | 125,424 | 40.1% |
| R. Thillai Govindan | Independent | 19,752 | 6.3% |
| A. Shariff | Independent | 6,981 | 2.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. K. Gounder | DMK | 225,571 | 55.9% |
| S. Radhakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 177,598 | 44.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Cuddalore has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: TNT, Independent, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cuddalore in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
V. K. Gounder (DMK) won Cuddalore, Madras, in 1967 with 225,571 votes (55.9%), a margin of 47,973 votes over S. Radhakrishnan.
Which parties have won Cuddalore since 1951?
Since 1951, Cuddalore has been won by: DMK, Independent, TNT.
What was the closest result in Cuddalore?
The closest result on record for Cuddalore was 1957, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 59 votes (0.0 percentage points).