Masulipatnam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Masulipatnam (Madras) was won by Sanka Butehikottaiah (Communist Party of India) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 46,851 votes over K. Venkata Ramayya. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Masulipatnam, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Sanka Butehikottaiah | Communist Party of India | 124,101 | 48.9% | K. Venkata Ramayya (Indian National Congress) | 46,851 (18.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanka Butehikottaiah | Communist Party of India | 124,101 | 48.9% |
| K. Venkata Ramayya | Indian National Congress | 77,250 | 30.4% |
| M. Bhaktavatsala Charyulu | Samajwadi Party | 27,450 | 10.8% |
| Gorropati Venkata Subbiah | KLP | 24,927 | 9.8% |
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
Masulipatnam 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 Masulipatnam in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Sanka Butehikottaiah (Communist Party of India) won Masulipatnam, Madras, in 1951 with 124,101 votes (48.9%), a margin of 46,851 votes over K. Venkata Ramayya.
Which parties have won Masulipatnam since 1951?
Since 1951, Masulipatnam has been won by: Communist Party of India.
What was the closest result in Masulipatnam?
The closest result on record for Masulipatnam was 1951, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 46,851 votes (18.5 percentage points).