Karur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Karur (Madras) was won by M. Gounder (Swatantra Party) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 23,718 votes over R. Chettiar. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Karur, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | K. Periasami Gounder | Indian National Congress | 105,399 | 50.9% | V. R. Seshiyan (Independent) | 32,264 (15.6 pts) |
| 1962 | R. Ramanathan Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 139,385 | 48.6% | P. Ponnambala Gounder (Swatantra Party) | 39,156 (13.7 pts) |
| 1967 | M. Gounder | Swatantra Party | 209,380 | 53.0% | R. Chettiar (Indian National Congress) | 23,718 (6.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Periasami Gounder | Indian National Congress | 105,399 | 50.9% |
| V. R. Seshiyan | Independent | 73,135 | 35.3% |
| Rajachidambaram | Independent | 14,369 | 6.9% |
| V. Perumal | Independent | 14,168 | 6.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Ramanathan Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 139,385 | 48.6% |
| P. Ponnambala Gounder | Swatantra Party | 100,229 | 34.9% |
| R. Karuppiah | Communist Party of India | 47,232 | 16.5% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gounder | Swatantra Party | 209,380 | 53.0% |
| R. Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 185,662 | 47.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Karur 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, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Karur in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
M. Gounder (Swatantra Party) won Karur, Madras, in 1967 with 209,380 votes (53.0%), a margin of 23,718 votes over R. Chettiar.
Which parties have won Karur since 1957?
Since 1957, Karur has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Karur?
The closest result on record for Karur was 1967, when Swatantra Party beat Indian National Congress by just 23,718 votes (6.0 percentage points).