Kancheepuram, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kancheepuram (Madras) was won by A. Krishnaswami (CWL) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 22,509 votes over T. Chengalvarayan. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Kancheepuram, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | A. Krishnaswami | CWL | 111,233 | 55.6% | T. Chengalvarayan (Indian National Congress) | 22,509 (11.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Krishnaswami | CWL | 111,233 | 55.6% |
| T. Chengalvarayan | Indian National Congress | 88,724 | 44.4% |
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
Kancheepuram has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: CWL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kancheepuram in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
A. Krishnaswami (CWL) won Kancheepuram, Madras, in 1951 with 111,233 votes (55.6%), a margin of 22,509 votes over T. Chengalvarayan.
Which parties have won Kancheepuram since 1951?
Since 1951, Kancheepuram has been won by: CWL.
What was the closest result in Kancheepuram?
The closest result on record for Kancheepuram was 1951, when CWL beat Indian National Congress by just 22,509 votes (11.3 percentage points).