Thanjavur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Thanjavur (Madras) was won by D.S. Gopalar (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 22,574 votes over R. Venkataraman. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Thanjavur, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | R. Venkataraman | Indian National Congress | 92,483 | 45.8% | R. Srinivasa Sarma (Independent) | 5,007 (2.5 pts) |
| 1957 | R. Venkataraman | Indian National Congress | 135,310 | 57.9% | K. M. Vallatharasu (Praja Socialist Party) | 37,088 (15.9 pts) |
| 1962 | Vairava Thevar | Indian National Congress | 143,185 | 43.6% | Vallatharasu (Praja Socialist Party) | 28,073 (8.5 pts) |
| 1967 | D.S. Gopalar | DMK | 225,414 | 52.6% | R. Venkataraman (Indian National Congress) | 22,574 (5.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Venkataraman | Indian National Congress | 92,483 | 45.8% |
| R. Srinivasa Sarma | Independent | 87,476 | 43.4% |
| D. D. Dasan | Independent | 21,765 | 10.8% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Venkataraman | Indian National Congress | 135,310 | 57.9% |
| K. M. Vallatharasu | Praja Socialist Party | 98,222 | 42.1% |
| D. Arumuga Palangoundar | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vairava Thevar | Indian National Congress | 143,185 | 43.6% |
| Vallatharasu | Praja Socialist Party | 115,112 | 35.0% |
| S. Swayamprakasam | Swatantra Party | 70,259 | 21.4% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.S. Gopalar | DMK | 225,414 | 52.6% |
| R. Venkataraman | Indian National Congress | 202,840 | 47.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
D.S. Gopalar (DMK) won Thanjavur, Madras, in 1967 with 225,414 votes (52.6%), a margin of 22,574 votes over R. Venkataraman.
Which parties have won Thanjavur since 1951?
Since 1951, Thanjavur has been won by: DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Thanjavur?
The closest result on record for Thanjavur was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 5,007 votes (2.5 percentage points).