Nellore, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Nellore (Madras) was won by Bezwada Ramachandra Reddy (Independent) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 1,787 votes over Vennalakurthi Raghavaiah. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Nellore, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Bezwada Ramachandra Reddy | Independent | 67,582 | 32.6% | Vennalakurthi Raghavaiah (Indian National Congress) | 1,787 (0.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bezwada Ramachandra Reddy | Independent | 67,582 | 32.6% |
| Vennalakurthi Raghavaiah | Indian National Congress | 65,795 | 31.8% |
| Iska Ramiah | Independent | 54,447 | 26.3% |
| Vadari Kalyanasundram | Independent | 19,180 | 9.3% |
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
Nellore has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Nellore in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Bezwada Ramachandra Reddy (Independent) won Nellore, Madras, in 1951 with 67,582 votes (32.6%), a margin of 1,787 votes over Vennalakurthi Raghavaiah.
Which parties have won Nellore since 1951?
Since 1951, Nellore has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Nellore?
The closest result on record for Nellore was 1951, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 1,787 votes (0.9 percentage points).