Koilpatti, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Koilpatti (Madras) was won by S. C. Balakrishnan (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 56,332 votes over Velu Kudumban. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Koilpatti, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | S. C. Balakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 150,175 | 47.9% | Velu Kudumban (Swatantra Party) | 56,332 (18.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. C. Balakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 150,175 | 47.9% |
| Velu Kudumban | Swatantra Party | 93,843 | 30.0% |
| K. Palian | Communist Party of India | 69,231 | 22.1% |
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
Koilpatti has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1962). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Koilpatti in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
S. C. Balakrishnan (Indian National Congress) won Koilpatti, Madras, in 1962 with 150,175 votes (47.9%), a margin of 56,332 votes over Velu Kudumban.
Which parties have won Koilpatti since 1962?
Since 1962, Koilpatti has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Koilpatti?
The closest result on record for Koilpatti was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 56,332 votes (18.0 percentage points).