Tenkasi, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tenkasi (Madras) was won by R. S. Arumugam (Indian National Congress) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 5,746 votes over Velu. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Tenkasi, Madras, from 1957 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1957–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | M. Sankarapandian | Indian National Congress | 125,821 | 51.0% | N. Shanmugam (Communist Party of India) | 4,800 (1.9 pts) |
| 1962 | M. P. Swamy | Indian National Congress | 165,169 | 51.1% | S. A. Muruganandam (Communist Party of India) | 71,440 (22.1 pts) |
| 1967 | R. S. Arumugam | Indian National Congress | 166,737 | 41.5% | Velu (Swatantra Party) | 5,746 (1.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sankarapandian | Indian National Congress | 125,821 | 51.0% |
| N. Shanmugam | Communist Party of India | 121,021 | 49.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. P. Swamy | Indian National Congress | 165,169 | 51.1% |
| S. A. Muruganandam | Communist Party of India | 93,729 | 29.0% |
| Hameed | Swatantra Party | 64,036 | 19.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. S. Arumugam | Indian National Congress | 166,737 | 41.5% |
| Velu | Swatantra Party | 160,991 | 40.1% |
| P. Muthumanickam | Communist Party of India | 37,190 | 9.3% |
| V. K. Madasamy | Independent | 24,537 | 6.1% |
| P. K. Swamy | Praja Socialist Party | 12,162 | 3.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Tenkasi has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tenkasi in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
R. S. Arumugam (Indian National Congress) won Tenkasi, Madras, in 1967 with 166,737 votes (41.5%), a margin of 5,746 votes over Velu.
Which parties have won Tenkasi since 1957?
Since 1957, Tenkasi has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Tenkasi?
The closest result on record for Tenkasi was 1967, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 5,746 votes (1.4 percentage points).