Dharapuram, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dharapuram (Madras) was won by C. T. Dhandapani (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 110,866 votes over S.R. Arumugham. This page covers the 1967 general election, the only one on record for Dharapuram, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1967–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | C. T. Dhandapani | DMK | 259,768 | 62.4% | S.R. Arumugham (Indian National Congress) | 110,866 (26.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. T. Dhandapani | DMK | 259,768 | 62.4% |
| S.R. Arumugham | Indian National Congress | 148,902 | 35.8% |
| P. Muthusamy | Independent | 7,662 | 1.8% |
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
Dharapuram has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1967). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dharapuram in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
C. T. Dhandapani (DMK) won Dharapuram, Madras, in 1967 with 259,768 votes (62.4%), a margin of 110,866 votes over S.R. Arumugham.
Which parties have won Dharapuram since 1967?
Since 1967, Dharapuram has been won by: DMK.
What was the closest result in Dharapuram?
The closest result on record for Dharapuram was 1967, when DMK beat Indian National Congress by just 110,866 votes (26.6 percentage points).