Pollachi, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Pollachi (Madras) was won by Narayanan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 81,754 votes over S. K. Paramasivam. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Pollachi, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Damodaram | Indian National Congress | 93,405 | 44.4% | Krisnabai Nimbkar Vasudev (Samajwadi Party) | 46,661 (22.2 pts) |
| 1957 | P. R. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 139,984 | 53.1% | Gurusami Aicker (Praja Socialist Party) | 16,366 (6.2 pts) |
| 1962 | C. Subramaniam | Indian National Congress | 176,512 | 56.4% | R. M. Ramasami (Swatantra Party) | 100,097 (32.0 pts) |
| 1967 | Narayanan | DMK | 237,035 | 58.6% | S. K. Paramasivam (Indian National Congress) | 81,754 (20.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damodaram | Indian National Congress | 93,405 | 44.4% |
| Krisnabai Nimbkar Vasudev | Samajwadi Party | 46,744 | 22.2% |
| Ramaswami | Communist Party of India | 44,383 | 21.1% |
| Paranjothi Ganpathi Swami | Independent | 20,699 | 9.8% |
| Ramalinga Chetty | Independent | 5,128 | 2.4% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. R. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 139,984 | 53.1% |
| Gurusami Aicker | Praja Socialist Party | 123,618 | 46.9% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Subramaniam | Indian National Congress | 176,512 | 56.4% |
| R. M. Ramasami | Swatantra Party | 76,415 | 24.4% |
| Thangavel Gounder | Independent | 46,922 | 15.0% |
| Ramanujam | Independent | 13,142 | 4.2% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narayanan | DMK | 237,035 | 58.6% |
| S. K. Paramasivam | Indian National Congress | 155,281 | 38.4% |
| N. L. Gounder | Independent | 12,437 | 3.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Pollachi 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, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Pollachi in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
Narayanan (DMK) won Pollachi, Madras, in 1967 with 237,035 votes (58.6%), a margin of 81,754 votes over S. K. Paramasivam.
Which parties have won Pollachi since 1951?
Since 1951, Pollachi has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Pollachi?
The closest result on record for Pollachi was 1957, when Indian National Congress beat Praja Socialist Party by just 16,366 votes (6.2 percentage points).