Tiruchengode, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tiruchengode (Madras) was won by K. Anbazhagan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 48,251 votes over T. M. Kaliannan. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Tiruchengode, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | S. K. Baby Alias Kandaswami | Independent | 95,664 | 54.8% | Dr. P. Subbaroyan (Indian National Congress) | 16,691 (9.6 pts) |
| 1957 | Dr. P. Subbarayan | Indian National Congress | 86,935 | 57.7% | Palaniappa Bakthar (Praja Socialist Party) | 60,695 (40.3 pts) |
| 1962 | P. Subbarayan | Indian National Congress | 109,799 | 43.7% | S. Kandappan (DMK) | 12,164 (4.9 pts) |
| 1967 | K. Anbazhagan | DMK | 232,365 | 55.3% | T. M. Kaliannan (Indian National Congress) | 48,251 (11.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. K. Baby Alias Kandaswami | Independent | 95,664 | 54.8% |
| Dr. P. Subbaroyan | Indian National Congress | 78,973 | 45.2% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. P. Subbarayan | Indian National Congress | 86,935 | 57.7% |
| Palaniappa Bakthar | Praja Socialist Party | 26,240 | 17.4% |
| Ramalingam | Independent | 23,719 | 15.7% |
| Paramasiva Gounder | Independent | 13,718 | 9.1% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Subbarayan | Indian National Congress | 109,799 | 43.7% |
| S. Kandappan | DMK | 97,635 | 38.9% |
| S. Govindasami | Praja Socialist Party | 39,937 | 15.9% |
| A. R. Maruthuvamani | Independent | 3,634 | 1.4% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Anbazhagan | DMK | 232,365 | 55.3% |
| T. M. Kaliannan | Indian National Congress | 184,114 | 43.8% |
| S. S. Moopan | Independent | 3,797 | 0.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Tiruchengode has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent, Indian National Congress, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tiruchengode in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
K. Anbazhagan (DMK) won Tiruchengode, Madras, in 1967 with 232,365 votes (55.3%), a margin of 48,251 votes over T. M. Kaliannan.
Which parties have won Tiruchengode since 1951?
Since 1951, Tiruchengode has been won by: DMK, Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Tiruchengode?
The closest result on record for Tiruchengode was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat DMK by just 12,164 votes (4.9 percentage points).