Dindigul, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dindigul (Madras) was won by N. Anbuchezhian (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 103,346 votes over T. S. S. Ramachndran. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Dindigul, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Ammu Swaminathan | Indian National Congress | 77,285 | 36.9% | Krishnaswami (Communist Party of India) | 12,332 (5.9 pts) |
| 1957 | M. Ghulam Mohideen | Indian National Congress | 225,510 | 28.0% | S. C. Balakrishna (Indian National Congress) | 54,515 (6.8 pts) |
| 1962 | T. S. Soundaram Ramachandram | Indian National Congress | 138,574 | 43.2% | M. S. Abdul Khader (DMK) | 53,653 (16.7 pts) |
| 1967 | N. Anbuchezhian | DMK | 260,065 | 62.4% | T. S. S. Ramachndran (Indian National Congress) | 103,346 (24.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammu Swaminathan | Indian National Congress | 77,285 | 36.9% |
| Krishnaswami | Communist Party of India | 64,953 | 31.0% |
| Rengaswami Reddiar | Independent | 48,808 | 23.3% |
| M. Natarajan | KMPP | 18,442 | 8.8% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ghulam Mohideen | Indian National Congress | 225,510 | 28.0% |
| S. C. Balakrishna | Indian National Congress | 170,995 | 21.2% |
| Krishnasamy | Communist Party of India | 132,070 | 16.4% |
| R. Muniyandi | Communist Party of India | 94,038 | 11.7% |
| A. Desiar | Independent | 77,680 | 9.6% |
| Pitchaimuthu | Independent | 63,645 | 7.9% |
| Janakai N. Karuppa Pillai | Independent | 41,724 | 5.2% |
| G.D. Naidu | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. S. Soundaram Ramachandram | Indian National Congress | 138,574 | 43.2% |
| M. S. Abdul Khader | DMK | 84,921 | 26.5% |
| N. Krishnaswami | Communist Party of India | 80,406 | 25.1% |
| Sakuntala | Swatantra Party | 16,673 | 5.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Anbuchezhian | DMK | 260,065 | 62.4% |
| T. S. S. Ramachndran | Indian National Congress | 156,719 | 37.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Dindigul 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, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dindigul in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
N. Anbuchezhian (DMK) won Dindigul, Madras, in 1967 with 260,065 votes (62.4%), a margin of 103,346 votes over T. S. S. Ramachndran.
Which parties have won Dindigul since 1951?
Since 1951, Dindigul has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Dindigul?
The closest result on record for Dindigul was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Communist Party of India by just 12,332 votes (5.9 percentage points).