Mayuram, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mayuram (Madras) was won by K. Subravelu (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 52,044 votes over M. Chandrasekhar. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Mayuram, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | K. Ananda Nambiar | Communist Party of India | 198,743 | 22.5% | K. Santhanam (Indian National Congress) | 9,654 (1.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Maragatham | Indian National Congress | 149,330 | 45.7% | Subirravelu (DMK) | 43,271 (13.2 pts) |
| 1967 | K. Subravelu | DMK | 209,660 | 57.1% | M. Chandrasekhar (Indian National Congress) | 52,044 (14.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Ananda Nambiar | Communist Party of India | 198,743 | 22.5% |
| K. Santhanam | Indian National Congress | 189,089 | 21.4% |
| V. Veeraswami | Independent | 176,639 | 20.0% |
| R. Subramanyam | Indian National Congress | 168,343 | 19.0% |
| Veerappan Voikaran | Communist Party of India | 83,440 | 9.4% |
| M. Jagadesan | Independent | 45,561 | 5.2% |
| Veeran Ilam Singam | SCF | 21,950 | 2.5% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maragatham | Indian National Congress | 149,330 | 45.7% |
| Subirravelu | DMK | 106,059 | 32.5% |
| Veerappan | Communist Party of India | 71,098 | 21.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Subravelu | DMK | 209,660 | 57.1% |
| M. Chandrasekhar | Indian National Congress | 157,616 | 42.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Mayuram has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mayuram in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
K. Subravelu (DMK) won Mayuram, Madras, in 1967 with 209,660 votes (57.1%), a margin of 52,044 votes over M. Chandrasekhar.
Which parties have won Mayuram since 1951?
Since 1951, Mayuram has been won by: Communist Party of India, DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mayuram?
The closest result on record for Mayuram was 1951, when Communist Party of India beat Indian National Congress by just 9,654 votes (1.1 percentage points).