Srivilliputhur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Srivilliputhur (Madras) was won by U. Muthuramalinga Thevar (Independent) at the 1957 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 39,323 votes over S. S. Natarajan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Srivilliputhur, Madras, from 1951 to 1957.
Full Election History, 1951–1957
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | K. Kamaraj Nadar | Indian National Congress | 104,829 | 46.8% | G. D. Naidu (Independent) | 26,994 (12.0 pts) |
| 1957 | U. Muthuramalinga Thevar | Independent | 206,999 | 24.2% | S. S. Natarajan (Indian National Congress) | 39,323 (4.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Kamaraj Nadar | Indian National Congress | 104,829 | 46.8% |
| G. D. Naidu | Independent | 77,835 | 34.7% |
| C. Arumugasani Nadar | Independent | 41,450 | 18.5% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| U. Muthuramalinga Thevar | Independent | 206,999 | 24.2% |
| S. S. Natarajan | Indian National Congress | 167,676 | 19.6% |
| R. S. Arumugam | Indian National Congress | 150,087 | 17.5% |
| A. Velu | Independent | 133,996 | 15.6% |
| V. V. Ramasamy | Independent | 80,227 | 9.4% |
| M. Ramadoss | Communist Party of India | 51,155 | 6.0% |
| K. S. Krishnan | Independent | 37,886 | 4.4% |
| A. Srinivasan | Communist Party of India | 28,293 | 3.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Srivilliputhur has been contested at 2 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 Srivilliputhur in the 1957 Lok Sabha election?
U. Muthuramalinga Thevar (Independent) won Srivilliputhur, Madras, in 1957 with 206,999 votes (24.2%), a margin of 39,323 votes over S. S. Natarajan.
Which parties have won Srivilliputhur since 1951?
Since 1951, Srivilliputhur has been won by: Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Srivilliputhur?
The closest result on record for Srivilliputhur was 1957, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 39,323 votes (4.6 percentage points).