Thiruvannamalai, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Thiruvannamalai (Madras) was won by Dharmalingam (DMK) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 3,726 votes over G. Neelakantan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Thiruvannamalai, Madras, from 1957 to 1962.
Full Election History, 1957–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Dharmalingam | Independent | 84,309 | 41.7% | G. Neelakantan (Indian National Congress) | 10,239 (5.1 pts) |
| 1962 | Dharmalingam | DMK | 141,254 | 49.0% | G. Neelakantan (Indian National Congress) | 3,726 (1.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharmalingam | Independent | 84,309 | 41.7% |
| G. Neelakantan | Indian National Congress | 74,070 | 36.7% |
| T. P. Thayuman | Independent | 25,145 | 12.5% |
| Munisami N. | Independent | 18,436 | 9.1% |
| Doraiswamy Reddiar | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharmalingam | DMK | 141,254 | 49.0% |
| G. Neelakantan | Indian National Congress | 137,528 | 47.7% |
| Arjuna Gounder | Independent | 9,574 | 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
Thiruvannamalai has been contested at 2 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1957. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Thiruvannamalai in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
Dharmalingam (DMK) won Thiruvannamalai, Madras, in 1962 with 141,254 votes (49.0%), a margin of 3,726 votes over G. Neelakantan.
Which parties have won Thiruvannamalai since 1957?
Since 1957, Thiruvannamalai has been won by: DMK, Independent.
What was the closest result in Thiruvannamalai?
The closest result on record for Thiruvannamalai was 1962, when DMK beat Indian National Congress by just 3,726 votes (1.3 percentage points).