Ramanathapuram, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ramanathapuram (Madras) was won by M. Sheriff (Independent) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 32,025 votes over S. Balakrishnan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Ramanathapuram, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | V. Vr. N. Ar. Nagappa Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 109,110 | 56.4% | T. Sundaram (KMPP) | 64,992 (33.6 pts) |
| 1957 | P. Subbiah Ambalam | Indian National Congress | 89,701 | 37.6% | R. K. Ramakrishnan (Independent) | 39,033 (16.4 pts) |
| 1962 | N. Arunachalam | Indian National Congress | 145,396 | 41.1% | Salivateeswaran (Swatantra Party) | 30,883 (8.7 pts) |
| 1967 | M. Sheriff | Independent | 180,392 | 47.2% | S. Balakrishnan (Indian National Congress) | 32,025 (8.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Vr. N. Ar. Nagappa Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 109,110 | 56.4% |
| T. Sundaram | KMPP | 44,118 | 22.8% |
| Sathiah | Independent | 28,478 | 14.7% |
| Muthuramalinga Thevar | FBL(MG) | 11,883 | 6.1% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Subbiah Ambalam | Indian National Congress | 89,701 | 37.6% |
| R. K. Ramakrishnan | Independent | 50,668 | 21.2% |
| P. Chellathurai | Independent | 40,464 | 17.0% |
| R. H. Nathan | Communist Party of India | 38,122 | 16.0% |
| D. L. Nagasundaram | Independent | 19,547 | 8.2% |
| Singarayan | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Arunachalam | Indian National Congress | 145,396 | 41.1% |
| Salivateeswaran | Swatantra Party | 114,513 | 32.4% |
| Mangalasamy | Communist Party of India | 75,089 | 21.2% |
| Raman Chetty | Independent | 10,376 | 2.9% |
| R. K. Ramakrishnan | Independent | 8,079 | 2.3% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sheriff | Independent | 180,392 | 47.2% |
| S. Balakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 148,367 | 38.8% |
| T. L. S. Thevar | Independent | 39,031 | 10.2% |
| Lakshmanasubbarajulu | Independent | 10,710 | 2.8% |
| S.S. Karuppasamy | Independent | 3,477 | 0.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Ramanathapuram 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, Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ramanathapuram in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
M. Sheriff (Independent) won Ramanathapuram, Madras, in 1967 with 180,392 votes (47.2%), a margin of 32,025 votes over S. Balakrishnan.
Which parties have won Ramanathapuram since 1951?
Since 1951, Ramanathapuram has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ramanathapuram?
The closest result on record for Ramanathapuram was 1967, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 32,025 votes (8.4 percentage points).