Melur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Melur (Madras) was won by P. Maruthaiah (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 12,919 votes over V. S. Sivaprakasam. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Melur, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | P. Maruthaiah | Indian National Congress | 155,629 | 52.2% | V. S. Sivaprakasam (Swatantra Party) | 12,919 (4.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Maruthaiah | Indian National Congress | 155,629 | 52.2% |
| V. S. Sivaprakasam | Swatantra Party | 142,710 | 47.8% |
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
Melur 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 Melur in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
P. Maruthaiah (Indian National Congress) won Melur, Madras, in 1962 with 155,629 votes (52.2%), a margin of 12,919 votes over V. S. Sivaprakasam.
Which parties have won Melur since 1962?
Since 1962, Melur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Melur?
The closest result on record for Melur was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 12,919 votes (4.3 percentage points).