Tirunelveli, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tirunelveli (Madras) was won by S. Xavier (Swatantra Party) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 41,991 votes over A. P. C. Veerabahu. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Tirunelveli, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Thanu Pillai | Indian National Congress | 86,077 | 44.3% | Athimoolam (Independent) | 14,206 (7.3 pts) |
| 1957 | P. T. Thanu Pillai | Indian National Congress | 105,793 | 50.7% | Sankaranarayana Moopanar (Independent) | 51,474 (24.7 pts) |
| 1962 | Muthiah | Indian National Congress | 151,822 | 47.7% | Mariadas Ruthnasamy (Swatantra Party) | 22,019 (6.9 pts) |
| 1967 | S. Xavier | Swatantra Party | 186,864 | 48.1% | A. P. C. Veerabahu (Indian National Congress) | 41,991 (10.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanu Pillai | Indian National Congress | 86,077 | 44.3% |
| Athimoolam | Independent | 71,871 | 37.0% |
| Ramaswami | Samajwadi Party | 36,255 | 18.7% |
1957
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. T. Thanu Pillai | Indian National Congress | 105,793 | 50.7% |
| Sankaranarayana Moopanar | Independent | 54,319 | 26.1% |
| Ramanujam | Praja Socialist Party | 30,603 | 14.7% |
| Sivasankaran Chettiar | Independent | 17,761 | 8.5% |
| Kannappa Pillai | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
| Meganathan | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muthiah | Indian National Congress | 151,822 | 47.7% |
| Mariadas Ruthnasamy | Swatantra Party | 129,803 | 40.8% |
| Mangala Ponnambalam | Praja Socialist Party | 30,674 | 9.6% |
| S. Rajagopalachari | Independent | 6,072 | 1.9% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Xavier | Swatantra Party | 186,864 | 48.1% |
| A. P. C. Veerabahu | Indian National Congress | 144,873 | 37.3% |
| S. A. Muruganantham | Communist Party of India | 56,588 | 14.6% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Tirunelveli has been contested at 4 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tirunelveli in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
S. Xavier (Swatantra Party) won Tirunelveli, Madras, in 1967 with 186,864 votes (48.1%), a margin of 41,991 votes over A. P. C. Veerabahu.
Which parties have won Tirunelveli since 1951?
Since 1951, Tirunelveli has been won by: Indian National Congress, Swatantra Party.
What was the closest result in Tirunelveli?
The closest result on record for Tirunelveli was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat Swatantra Party by just 22,019 votes (6.9 percentage points).