Tiruppur, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Tiruppur (Madras) was won by T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 26,885 votes over Venkatachalam. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Tiruppur, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 117,630 | 56.5% | Venkatachalam (Independent) | 26,885 (12.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar | Indian National Congress | 117,630 | 56.5% |
| Venkatachalam | Independent | 90,745 | 43.5% |
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
Tiruppur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Tiruppur in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar (Indian National Congress) won Tiruppur, Madras, in 1951 with 117,630 votes (56.5%), a margin of 26,885 votes over Venkatachalam.
Which parties have won Tiruppur since 1951?
Since 1951, Tiruppur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Tiruppur?
The closest result on record for Tiruppur was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 26,885 votes (12.9 percentage points).