Tellicherry, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tellicherry (Madras) was won by N. Damodaran (KMPP) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 36,301 votes over P. Kunhiraman. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Tellicherry, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | N. Damodaran | KMPP | 98,483 | 42.6% | P. Kunhiraman (Indian National Congress) | 36,301 (15.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Damodaran | KMPP | 98,483 | 42.6% |
| P. Kunhiraman | Indian National Congress | 62,182 | 26.9% |
| P. M. V. Kunhiraman Nambiar | Samajwadi Party | 42,291 | 18.3% |
| A. C. Kunhiraman Nambiar | Independent | 28,182 | 12.2% |
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
Tellicherry has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: KMPP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tellicherry in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
N. Damodaran (KMPP) won Tellicherry, Madras, in 1951 with 98,483 votes (42.6%), a margin of 36,301 votes over P. Kunhiraman.
Which parties have won Tellicherry since 1951?
Since 1951, Tellicherry has been won by: KMPP.
What was the closest result in Tellicherry?
The closest result on record for Tellicherry was 1951, when KMPP beat Indian National Congress by just 36,301 votes (15.7 percentage points).