Periyakulam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Periyakulam (Madras) was won by H. Ajmalkhan (Swatantra Party) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 27,621 votes over M. Ibrahim. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Periyakulam, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | A/ Sakthivadivel Gounder | Indian National Congress | 107,875 | 44.4% | C. Raghupathi Thevar (FBL(MG)) | 32,884 (13.5 pts) |
| 1957 | R. Narayanasamy | Indian National Congress | 116,715 | 50.1% | Muthia (Independent) | 51,848 (22.3 pts) |
| 1962 | Malaichamy Thevar | Indian National Congress | 146,829 | 48.4% | Muthaih (Independent) | 2,899 (1.0 pts) |
| 1967 | H. Ajmalkhan | Swatantra Party | 183,593 | 45.3% | M. Ibrahim (Indian National Congress) | 27,621 (6.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/ Sakthivadivel Gounder | Indian National Congress | 107,875 | 44.4% |
| C. Raghupathi Thevar | FBL(MG) | 74,991 | 30.9% |
| S. N. K. Sundaram | KMPP | 30,461 | 12.5% |
| Velayuda Nair | Samajwadi Party | 29,450 | 12.1% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Narayanasamy | Indian National Congress | 116,715 | 50.1% |
| Muthia | Independent | 64,867 | 27.8% |
| M. V. Sethu Rao | Independent | 19,238 | 8.3% |
| M. K. M. Meeran | Independent | 16,282 | 7.0% |
| S. S. Marisamy | Independent | 15,838 | 6.8% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaichamy Thevar | Indian National Congress | 146,829 | 48.4% |
| Muthaih | Independent | 143,930 | 47.5% |
| Ponnusamy | Independent | 12,357 | 4.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Ajmalkhan | Swatantra Party | 183,593 | 45.3% |
| M. Ibrahim | Indian National Congress | 155,972 | 38.5% |
| M. Muthiah | Independent | 65,329 | 16.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Periyakulam has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Periyakulam in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
H. Ajmalkhan (Swatantra Party) won Periyakulam, Madras, in 1967 with 183,593 votes (45.3%), a margin of 27,621 votes over M. Ibrahim.
Which parties have won Periyakulam since 1951?
Since 1951, Periyakulam has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Periyakulam?
The closest result on record for Periyakulam was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 2,899 votes (1.0 percentage points).