Salem, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Salem (Madras) was won by K. Rajaram (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 63,509 votes over R. Ramakrishnan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Salem, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | S. V. Ramaswami | Indian National Congress | 90,570 | 44.4% | Konnu Rao Sahaib S. Durai Konnu Pillai (Independent) | 10,865 (5.3 pts) |
| 1957 | S. V. Ramasami | Indian National Congress | 85,342 | 47.2% | S. K. Babie Kandasami (Independent) | 54,578 (30.2 pts) |
| 1962 | S. V. Ramaswamy | Indian National Congress | 147,525 | 49.3% | K. Rajagopal (DMK) | 11,738 (3.9 pts) |
| 1967 | K. Rajaram | DMK | 219,380 | 57.1% | R. Ramakrishnan (Indian National Congress) | 63,509 (16.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. V. Ramaswami | Indian National Congress | 90,570 | 44.4% |
| Konnu Rao Sahaib S. Durai Konnu Pillai | Independent | 79,705 | 39.1% |
| Rangaiah | Independent | 33,517 | 16.4% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. V. Ramasami | Indian National Congress | 85,342 | 47.2% |
| S. K. Babie Kandasami | Independent | 30,764 | 17.0% |
| A. Ganesasankaran | Independent | 29,529 | 16.3% |
| B. V. Govindaraj | Independent | 26,878 | 14.9% |
| Manicka Mudaliar | Independent | 8,370 | 4.6% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. V. Ramaswamy | Indian National Congress | 147,525 | 49.3% |
| K. Rajagopal | DMK | 135,787 | 45.4% |
| R. K. Periasamy | Independent | 5,605 | 1.9% |
| T. S. Periasami | Independent | 5,493 | 1.8% |
| J. Srinivasan | Jharkhand Party | 4,581 | 1.5% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Rajaram | DMK | 219,380 | 57.1% |
| R. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 155,871 | 40.5% |
| R. S. Rao | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 9,168 | 2.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Salem 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 Salem in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
K. Rajaram (DMK) won Salem, Madras, in 1967 with 219,380 votes (57.1%), a margin of 63,509 votes over R. Ramakrishnan.
Which parties have won Salem since 1951?
Since 1951, Salem has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Salem?
The closest result on record for Salem was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat DMK by just 11,738 votes (3.9 percentage points).