Ongole, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ongole (Madras) was won by M. Nanadass (Independent) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 26,180 votes over P. Venkataraghaviah. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Ongole, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | M. Nanadass | Independent | 152,472 | 21.1% | P. Venkataraghaviah (Independent) | 26,180 (3.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Nanadass | Independent | 152,472 | 21.1% |
| P. Venkataraghaviah | Independent | 126,292 | 17.4% |
| K. Venkataranga Chetti | KMPP | 101,343 | 14.0% |
| E. Sundara Rama Reddi | Indian National Congress | 92,175 | 12.7% |
| M. Veeraswami | KMPP | 75,998 | 10.5% |
| V. C. Kesava Rao | Indian National Congress | 64,265 | 8.9% |
| K. Devasahayam | KLP | 53,628 | 7.4% |
| Naginilli Venkiah | KLP | 36,515 | 5.0% |
| P. Prakasa Rao | Independent | 21,238 | 2.9% |
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
Ongole 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 Ongole in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
M. Nanadass (Independent) won Ongole, Madras, in 1951 with 152,472 votes (21.1%), a margin of 26,180 votes over P. Venkataraghaviah.
Which parties have won Ongole since 1951?
Since 1951, Ongole has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Ongole?
The closest result on record for Ongole was 1951, when Independent beat Independent by just 26,180 votes (3.6 percentage points).