Ponnani, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ponnani (Madras) was won by Kelappan Koyhapali (KMPP) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 9,763 votes over Karunakara Menon. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Ponnani, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Kelappan Koyhapali | KMPP | 146,366 | 18.9% | Karunakara Menon (Indian National Congress) | 9,763 (1.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelappan Koyhapali | KMPP | 146,366 | 18.9% |
| Karunakara Menon | Indian National Congress | 136,603 | 17.6% |
| Eacheran Iyyani | Indian National Congress | 120,214 | 15.5% |
| Massan Gani | Independent | 93,028 | 12.0% |
| Trivikraman Naroth | KMPP | 91,211 | 11.8% |
| Lunjunni Menon | Samajwadi Party | 76,318 | 9.9% |
| Salianna | SCF | 61,186 | 7.9% |
| Ponnu Swami | Samajwadi Party | 49,360 | 6.4% |
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
Ponnani has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: KMPP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ponnani in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Kelappan Koyhapali (KMPP) won Ponnani, Madras, in 1951 with 146,366 votes (18.9%), a margin of 9,763 votes over Karunakara Menon.
Which parties have won Ponnani since 1951?
Since 1951, Ponnani has been won by: KMPP.
What was the closest result in Ponnani?
The closest result on record for Ponnani was 1951, when KMPP beat Indian National Congress by just 9,763 votes (1.3 percentage points).