Nagapattinam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Nagapattinam (Madras) was won by V. Sambasivam (Indian National Congress) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 11,219 votes over V. P. Chintan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Nagapattinam, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | K. R. Sambandam | Indian National Congress | 252,275 | 26.9% | M. Ayyakannu (Indian National Congress) | 35,385 (3.8 pts) |
| 1962 | Gopalsamy Thenkondar | Indian National Congress | 161,421 | 46.0% | C. Kandasamy Thevar (Communist Party of India) | 32,417 (9.2 pts) |
| 1967 | V. Sambasivam | Indian National Congress | 164,167 | 41.8% | V. P. Chintan (CPI (Marxist)) | 11,219 (2.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. R. Sambandam | Indian National Congress | 252,275 | 26.9% |
| M. Ayyakannu | Indian National Congress | 216,890 | 23.2% |
| A. K. Subbiah | Communist Party of India | 151,704 | 16.2% |
| P. Ramamoorthy | Communist Party of India | 124,205 | 13.3% |
| K. Manoharam | Independent | 78,983 | 8.4% |
| S. M. R. Arumugam Pillai | Independent | 57,507 | 6.1% |
| V. Veerasamy | Independent | 54,597 | 5.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gopalsamy Thenkondar | Indian National Congress | 161,421 | 46.0% |
| C. Kandasamy Thevar | Communist Party of India | 129,004 | 36.7% |
| A. M. Mytheen Sayabu | ML | 56,412 | 16.1% |
| Mohamed Cassim Rowther | Independent | 4,252 | 1.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Sambasivam | Indian National Congress | 164,167 | 41.8% |
| V. P. Chintan | CPI (Marxist) | 152,948 | 38.9% |
| M. Kathamuthu | Communist Party of India | 75,812 | 19.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Nagapattinam has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Nagapattinam in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
V. Sambasivam (Indian National Congress) won Nagapattinam, Madras, in 1967 with 164,167 votes (41.8%), a margin of 11,219 votes over V. P. Chintan.
Which parties have won Nagapattinam since 1957?
Since 1957, Nagapattinam has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Nagapattinam?
The closest result on record for Nagapattinam was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat CPI (Marxist) by just 11,219 votes (2.9 percentage points).