Krishnagiri, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Krishnagiri (Madras) was won by M. Kamalanathan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 18,294 votes over T. S. Pattabiraman. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Krishnagiri, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | C. R. Narasimhan | Indian National Congress | 61,672 | 41.9% | C. Doraisami Gounder (Independent) | 6,194 (4.2 pts) |
| 1957 | C. R. Narsimhan | Indian National Congress | 57,683 | 40.0% | G. D. Naidu (Independent) | 367 (0.2 pts) |
| 1962 | K. Rajaram | DMK | 127,508 | 48.8% | C. R. Narasimhan (Indian National Congress) | 8,601 (3.3 pts) |
| 1967 | M. Kamalanathan | DMK | 165,079 | 50.8% | T. S. Pattabiraman (Indian National Congress) | 18,294 (5.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. R. Narasimhan | Indian National Congress | 61,672 | 41.9% |
| C. Doraisami Gounder | Independent | 55,478 | 37.7% |
| K. Shamanna | KMPP | 15,929 | 10.8% |
| M. G. Natesa Chettiar | Independent | 14,174 | 9.6% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. R. Narsimhan | Indian National Congress | 57,683 | 40.0% |
| G. D. Naidu | Independent | 57,316 | 39.7% |
| R. Muthulingam | Independent | 15,607 | 10.8% |
| R. Jagannathan | Independent | 13,588 | 9.4% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Rajaram | DMK | 127,508 | 48.8% |
| C. R. Narasimhan | Indian National Congress | 118,907 | 45.5% |
| T. D. Balakrishnan | Independent | 14,965 | 5.7% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kamalanathan | DMK | 165,079 | 50.8% |
| T. S. Pattabiraman | Indian National Congress | 146,785 | 45.1% |
| S. A. Pandit | Independent | 13,247 | 4.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Krishnagiri has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Krishnagiri in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
M. Kamalanathan (DMK) won Krishnagiri, Madras, in 1967 with 165,079 votes (50.8%), a margin of 18,294 votes over T. S. Pattabiraman.
Which parties have won Krishnagiri since 1951?
Since 1951, Krishnagiri has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Krishnagiri?
The closest result on record for Krishnagiri was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 367 votes (0.2 percentage points).