Kannur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kannur (Madras) was won by A. K. Gopalan (Communist Party of India) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 87,029 votes over C. K. K. Govindan Nayar. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Kannur, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | A. K. Gopalan | Communist Party of India | 166,299 | 65.9% | C. K. K. Govindan Nayar (Indian National Congress) | 87,029 (34.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. K. Gopalan | Communist Party of India | 166,299 | 65.9% |
| C. K. K. Govindan Nayar | Indian National Congress | 79,270 | 31.4% |
| K. S. Subramania Iyer | Independent | 6,912 | 2.7% |
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
Kannur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Communist Party of India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Kannur in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
A. K. Gopalan (Communist Party of India) won Kannur, Madras, in 1951 with 166,299 votes (65.9%), a margin of 87,029 votes over C. K. K. Govindan Nayar.
Which parties have won Kannur since 1951?
Since 1951, Kannur has been won by: Communist Party of India.
What was the closest result in Kannur?
The closest result on record for Kannur was 1951, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 87,029 votes (34.5 percentage points).