Tirukoilur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tirukoilur (Madras) was won by L. Elaya Perumal (Indian National Congress) at the 1962 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 17,700 votes over C. Govindaraju. This page covers the 1962 general election, the only one on record for Tirukoilur, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1962–1962
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | L. Elaya Perumal | Indian National Congress | 134,815 | 53.5% | C. Govindaraju (DMK) | 17,700 (7.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Elaya Perumal | Indian National Congress | 134,815 | 53.5% |
| C. Govindaraju | DMK | 117,115 | 46.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Tirukoilur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1962). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tirukoilur in the 1962 Lok Sabha election?
L. Elaya Perumal (Indian National Congress) won Tirukoilur, Madras, in 1962 with 134,815 votes (53.5%), a margin of 17,700 votes over C. Govindaraju.
Which parties have won Tirukoilur since 1962?
Since 1962, Tirukoilur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Tirukoilur?
The closest result on record for Tirukoilur was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat DMK by just 17,700 votes (7.0 percentage points).