Pudukkottai, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Pudukkottai (Madras) was won by R. Umanath (CPI (Marxist)) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 9,382 votes over A. N. Chettiar. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Pudukkottai, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | K. M. Vallatharsu | KMPP | 102,404 | 53.4% | V. Ramaiah Servai (Indian National Congress) | 13,111 (6.8 pts) |
| 1957 | F. Ramanathan Chattiar | Indian National Congress | 111,694 | 50.1% | K. M. Vallatharas (Praja Socialist Party) | 65,452 (29.4 pts) |
| 1962 | R. Umanath | Communist Party of India | 134,162 | 45.0% | L. Alagusundaram Chettiar (Indian National Congress) | 30,218 (10.1 pts) |
| 1967 | R. Umanath | CPI (Marxist) | 199,469 | 48.3% | A. N. Chettiar (Indian National Congress) | 9,382 (2.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. M. Vallatharsu | KMPP | 102,404 | 53.4% |
| V. Ramaiah Servai | Indian National Congress | 89,293 | 46.6% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Ramanathan Chattiar | Indian National Congress | 111,694 | 50.1% |
| K. M. Vallatharas | Praja Socialist Party | 46,242 | 20.8% |
| V. Nagu Servai | Communist Party of India | 45,383 | 20.4% |
| S. Soundararajan | Independent | 19,432 | 8.7% |
| S.S. Marisami | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Umanath | Communist Party of India | 134,162 | 45.0% |
| L. Alagusundaram Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 103,944 | 34.9% |
| A. R. Nagappa Chettiar | Swatantra Party | 60,073 | 20.1% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Umanath | CPI (Marxist) | 199,469 | 48.3% |
| A. N. Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 190,087 | 46.0% |
| S. R. G. Iyer | Independent | 23,828 | 5.8% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Pudukkottai has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: KMPP, Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Pudukkottai in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
R. Umanath (CPI (Marxist)) won Pudukkottai, Madras, in 1967 with 199,469 votes (48.3%), a margin of 9,382 votes over A. N. Chettiar.
Which parties have won Pudukkottai since 1951?
Since 1951, Pudukkottai has been won by: CPI (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Indian National Congress, KMPP.
What was the closest result in Pudukkottai?
The closest result on record for Pudukkottai was 1967, when CPI (Marxist) beat Indian National Congress by just 9,382 votes (2.3 percentage points).