Nagercoil, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Nagercoil (Madras) was won by A. Nesamony (Indian National Congress) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 52,014 votes over M. Mathias. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Nagercoil, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Thanulingom Nadar | Indian National Congress | 143,288 | 75.8% | Chellaswamy (Independent) | 97,490 (51.6 pts) |
| 1962 | A. Nesamony | Indian National Congress | 157,208 | 56.4% | P. Vivekananda (Independent) | 75,621 (27.1 pts) |
| 1967 | A. Nesamony | Indian National Congress | 180,265 | 53.4% | M. Mathias (Swatantra Party) | 52,014 (15.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanulingom Nadar | Indian National Congress | 143,288 | 75.8% |
| Chellaswamy | Independent | 45,798 | 24.2% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nesamony | Indian National Congress | 157,208 | 56.4% |
| P. Vivekananda | Independent | 81,587 | 29.3% |
| A. Zachariah | Independent | 20,403 | 7.3% |
| P. John Russel | Independent | 19,698 | 7.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Nesamony | Indian National Congress | 180,265 | 53.4% |
| M. Mathias | Swatantra Party | 128,251 | 38.0% |
| S. Chellaswamy | Independent | 14,848 | 4.4% |
| P. Vivekananda | Independent | 14,317 | 4.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Nagercoil 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 Nagercoil in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
A. Nesamony (Indian National Congress) won Nagercoil, Madras, in 1967 with 180,265 votes (53.4%), a margin of 52,014 votes over M. Mathias.
Which parties have won Nagercoil since 1957?
Since 1957, Nagercoil has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Nagercoil?
The closest result on record for Nagercoil was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 52,014 votes (15.4 percentage points).