Erode, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Erode (Madras) was won by Paramasiva Gounder (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 39,178 votes over Narayanan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Erode, Madras, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Balakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 169,708 | 21.7% | Periasami Gounder (Indian National Congress) | 15,181 (1.9 pts) |
| 1962 | Paramasiva Gounder | Indian National Congress | 156,739 | 45.8% | Narayanan (DMK) | 39,178 (11.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 169,708 | 21.7% |
| Periasami Gounder | Indian National Congress | 154,527 | 19.7% |
| Kesavlal Jalidas Sait | Independent | 137,955 | 17.6% |
| Pasupathi | Samajwadi Party | 124,622 | 15.9% |
| Kesavalu Pillai | SCF | 80,721 | 10.3% |
| Rangachari | Independent | 67,820 | 8.7% |
| Sundaresan | Independent | 47,333 | 6.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramasiva Gounder | Indian National Congress | 156,739 | 45.8% |
| Narayanan | DMK | 117,561 | 34.3% |
| S. Balasubramaniam | Socialist Party | 37,581 | 11.0% |
| K. Muthusami Gounder | Independent | 16,901 | 4.9% |
| Chinnasamy | Independent | 13,785 | 4.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Erode has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Erode in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Paramasiva Gounder (Indian National Congress) won Erode, Madras, in 1962 with 156,739 votes (45.8%), a margin of 39,178 votes over Narayanan.
Which parties have won Erode since 1951?
Since 1951, Erode has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Erode?
The closest result on record for Erode was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 15,181 votes (1.9 percentage points).