Thiruvallur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Thiruvallur (Madras) was won by V. Govindaswamy Naidu (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 13,435 votes over M. Gopal. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Thiruvallur, Madras, from 1951 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1951–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Margatham Chandrasekar | Indian National Congress | 110,265 | 17.9% | P. Natesan (Indian National Congress) | 19,925 (3.2 pts) |
| 1957 | R. Govindarajulu Naidu | Indian National Congress | 120,363 | 64.9% | A. Raghava Reddy (Independent) | 55,280 (29.8 pts) |
| 1962 | V. Govindaswamy Naidu | Indian National Congress | 157,343 | 47.9% | M. Gopal (DMK) | 13,435 (4.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margatham Chandrasekar | Indian National Congress | 110,265 | 17.9% |
| P. Natesan | Indian National Congress | 90,340 | 14.7% |
| Guruswami | Independent | 80,985 | 13.1% |
| Sarojini Rajah | KMPP | 66,450 | 10.8% |
| James Ford | Independent | 57,215 | 9.3% |
| N. Sivaraj | SCF | 54,077 | 8.8% |
| J. Madana Raj | Independent | 42,960 | 7.0% |
| K. Ramalingam | Independent | 40,745 | 6.6% |
| Nagaraja Sarma | KLP | 21,436 | 3.5% |
| Padmanabha Naidu | FBL(RG) | 18,061 | 2.9% |
| Subbarathnam | Independent | 17,715 | 2.9% |
| Saravana Pillai | Independent | 15,961 | 2.6% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Govindarajulu Naidu | Indian National Congress | 120,363 | 64.9% |
| A. Raghava Reddy | Independent | 65,083 | 35.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Govindaswamy Naidu | Indian National Congress | 157,343 | 47.9% |
| M. Gopal | DMK | 143,908 | 43.8% |
| P. Sulochana Mudaliar | Independent | 13,766 | 4.2% |
| K. Arunmugha Mudaliar | Independent | 13,344 | 4.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Thiruvallur has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Thiruvallur in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
V. Govindaswamy Naidu (Indian National Congress) won Thiruvallur, Madras, in 1962 with 157,343 votes (47.9%), a margin of 13,435 votes over M. Gopal.
Which parties have won Thiruvallur since 1951?
Since 1951, Thiruvallur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Thiruvallur?
The closest result on record for Thiruvallur was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Indian National Congress by just 19,925 votes (3.2 percentage points).