Tiruchirappalli, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tiruchirappalli (Madras) was won by K. A. Nambiar (CPI (Marxist)) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 2,545 votes over V. A. Muthiah. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Tiruchirappalli, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | E. Mathuram | Independent | 94,184 | 43.8% | N. Halasyam (Indian National Congress) | 17,177 (8.0 pts) |
| 1957 | M. K. M. Abdul Salam | Indian National Congress | 91,910 | 42.6% | K. Ananda Nambiar (Communist Party of India) | 41,125 (19.1 pts) |
| 1962 | K. Anada Nambiar | Communist Party of India | 156,706 | 47.8% | M. K. M. Abdul Salam (Indian National Congress) | 9,374 (2.9 pts) |
| 1967 | K. A. Nambiar | CPI (Marxist) | 202,879 | 50.3% | V. A. Muthiah (Indian National Congress) | 2,545 (0.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Mathuram | Independent | 94,184 | 43.8% |
| N. Halasyam | Indian National Congress | 77,007 | 35.8% |
| T. S. Krishnamoorthi | Independent | 21,966 | 10.2% |
| M. Nataraja | Samajwadi Party | 14,778 | 6.9% |
| A Nammalwar | Independent | 7,017 | 3.3% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. M. Abdul Salam | Indian National Congress | 91,910 | 42.6% |
| K. Ananda Nambiar | Communist Party of India | 50,785 | 23.5% |
| M. S. Mani | Independent | 42,161 | 19.5% |
| C. M. Srinivasan | Independent | 13,804 | 6.4% |
| N. Rukmani | Independent | 10,765 | 5.0% |
| Rengasami | Independent | 6,327 | 2.9% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Anada Nambiar | Communist Party of India | 156,706 | 47.8% |
| M. K. M. Abdul Salam | Indian National Congress | 147,332 | 44.9% |
| S. S. Subramaniam | Independent | 23,796 | 7.3% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. A. Nambiar | CPI (Marxist) | 202,879 | 50.3% |
| V. A. Muthiah | Indian National Congress | 200,334 | 49.7% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Tiruchirappalli 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, Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tiruchirappalli in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
K. A. Nambiar (CPI (Marxist)) won Tiruchirappalli, Madras, in 1967 with 202,879 votes (50.3%), a margin of 2,545 votes over V. A. Muthiah.
Which parties have won Tiruchirappalli since 1951?
Since 1951, Tiruchirappalli has been won by: CPI (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Independent, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Tiruchirappalli?
The closest result on record for Tiruchirappalli was 1967, when CPI (Marxist) beat Indian National Congress by just 2,545 votes (0.6 percentage points).