Mettur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mettur (Madras) was won by S. Kandappan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 56,845 votes over G. Venkatraman. This page covers the 1967 general election, the only one on record for Mettur, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1967–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | S. Kandappan | DMK | 184,004 | 53.1% | G. Venkatraman (Indian National Congress) | 56,845 (16.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kandappan | DMK | 184,004 | 53.1% |
| G. Venkatraman | Indian National Congress | 127,159 | 36.7% |
| G. Samuvel | Communist Party of India | 14,635 | 4.2% |
| K. M. Chandrakesavan | Independent | 10,314 | 3.0% |
| R. Kulandavel | Independent | 8,305 | 2.4% |
| J. Subramaniam | Independent | 1,857 | 0.5% |
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
Mettur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1967). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mettur in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
S. Kandappan (DMK) won Mettur, Madras, in 1967 with 184,004 votes (53.1%), a margin of 56,845 votes over G. Venkatraman.
Which parties have won Mettur since 1967?
Since 1967, Mettur has been won by: DMK.
What was the closest result in Mettur?
The closest result on record for Mettur was 1967, when DMK beat Indian National Congress by just 56,845 votes (16.4 percentage points).