Gobichettipalayam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Gobichettipalayam (Madras) was won by P. A. Saminathan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 48,945 votes over C. Subramaniam. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Gobichettipalayam, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Ramasami Gounder | Indian National Congress | 115,365 | 60.7% | Jothinath Singh (Communist Party of India) | 40,631 (21.4 pts) |
| 1962 | P. G. Karuthiruman | Indian National Congress | 142,993 | 49.8% | K. M. Ramasami Gounder (Independent) | 71,435 (24.9 pts) |
| 1967 | P. A. Saminathan | DMK | 203,798 | 54.5% | C. Subramaniam (Indian National Congress) | 48,945 (13.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramasami Gounder | Indian National Congress | 115,365 | 60.7% |
| Jothinath Singh | Communist Party of India | 74,734 | 39.3% |
| Srinavasa Iyer | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. G. Karuthiruman | Indian National Congress | 142,993 | 49.8% |
| K. M. Ramasami Gounder | Independent | 71,558 | 24.9% |
| Jothinath Singh | Communist Party of India | 61,327 | 21.3% |
| Athani Bapu | Independent | 11,429 | 4.0% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. A. Saminathan | DMK | 203,798 | 54.5% |
| C. Subramaniam | Indian National Congress | 154,853 | 41.4% |
| A. Muthusamy | Independent | 10,911 | 2.9% |
| V. Venkatachalam | RPI | 4,308 | 1.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Gobichettipalayam has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gobichettipalayam in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
P. A. Saminathan (DMK) won Gobichettipalayam, Madras, in 1967 with 203,798 votes (54.5%), a margin of 48,945 votes over C. Subramaniam.
Which parties have won Gobichettipalayam since 1957?
Since 1957, Gobichettipalayam has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Gobichettipalayam?
The closest result on record for Gobichettipalayam was 1967, when DMK beat Indian National Congress by just 48,945 votes (13.1 percentage points).