Namakkal, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Namakkal (Madras) was won by V. K. Ramaswamy (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 8,951 votes over M. P. Vadivelu. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Namakkal, Madras, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | E. V. K. Sampath | Independent | 182,066 | 23.8% | S. R. Arumugam (Indian National Congress) | 17,845 (2.3 pts) |
| 1962 | V. K. Ramaswamy | Indian National Congress | 118,603 | 43.8% | M. P. Vadivelu (DMK) | 8,951 (3.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. V. K. Sampath | Independent | 182,066 | 23.8% |
| S. R. Arumugam | Indian National Congress | 164,221 | 21.5% |
| T. A. M. Subramania Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 155,531 | 20.3% |
| Sundararajan | Independent | 150,673 | 19.7% |
| Kesavlal Kalidass Sait | Independent | 70,673 | 9.2% |
| Paramasiva Gounder | Independent | 41,848 | 5.5% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. K. Ramaswamy | Indian National Congress | 118,603 | 43.8% |
| M. P. Vadivelu | DMK | 109,652 | 40.5% |
| S. Palanimuthu | TNP | 28,621 | 10.6% |
| Seerangan | Independent | 13,722 | 5.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Namakkal has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent, Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Namakkal in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
V. K. Ramaswamy (Indian National Congress) won Namakkal, Madras, in 1962 with 118,603 votes (43.8%), a margin of 8,951 votes over M. P. Vadivelu.
Which parties have won Namakkal since 1957?
Since 1957, Namakkal has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Namakkal?
The closest result on record for Namakkal was 1957, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 17,845 votes (2.3 percentage points).