Srikakulam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Srikakulam (Madras) was won by Boddapalli Rajagopala Rao (Independent) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 9,399 votes over Pasupati Lakshmi Narsinha Raju. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Srikakulam, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Boddapalli Rajagopala Rao | Independent | 51,992 | 28.0% | Pasupati Lakshmi Narsinha Raju (Indian National Congress) | 9,399 (5.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boddapalli Rajagopala Rao | Independent | 51,992 | 28.0% |
| Pasupati Lakshmi Narsinha Raju | Indian National Congress | 42,593 | 22.9% |
| Kappasatula Subba Rao | KLP | 40,305 | 21.7% |
| Karisni Narayana Appala Naidu | Independent | 31,175 | 16.8% |
| Sithamraja Venkata Surya Laxmi Sambasiva Rao | Samajwadi Party | 19,610 | 10.6% |
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
Srikakulam has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Srikakulam in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Boddapalli Rajagopala Rao (Independent) won Srikakulam, Madras, in 1951 with 51,992 votes (28.0%), a margin of 9,399 votes over Pasupati Lakshmi Narsinha Raju.
Which parties have won Srikakulam since 1951?
Since 1951, Srikakulam has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Srikakulam?
The closest result on record for Srikakulam was 1951, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 9,399 votes (5.1 percentage points).