Pathapatnam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Pathapatnam (Madras) was won by V. V. Giri (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 6,395 votes over Madusudana Jagadev Raja Bahadur. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Pathapatnam, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | V. V. Giri | Indian National Congress | 50,084 | 29.9% | Madusudana Jagadev Raja Bahadur (Independent) | 6,395 (3.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. V. Giri | Indian National Congress | 50,084 | 29.9% |
| Madusudana Jagadev Raja Bahadur | Independent | 43,689 | 26.1% |
| Narayana Pani | Communist Party of India | 39,308 | 23.4% |
| Dukka Suryanarayana Reddy | KLP | 34,598 | 20.6% |
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
Pathapatnam has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Pathapatnam in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
V. V. Giri (Indian National Congress) won Pathapatnam, Madras, in 1951 with 50,084 votes (29.9%), a margin of 6,395 votes over Madusudana Jagadev Raja Bahadur.
Which parties have won Pathapatnam since 1951?
Since 1951, Pathapatnam has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Pathapatnam?
The closest result on record for Pathapatnam was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 6,395 votes (3.8 percentage points).