Vandavasi, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Vandavasi (Madras) was won by G. Viswanathan (DMK) at the 1967 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 80,659 votes over M. K. Gounder. This page covers every Lok Sabha general election in Vandavasi, Madras, from 1951 to 1967.
Full Election History, 1951–1967
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Munisami | CWL | 96,011 | 54.1% | Ramachandra Reddy (Indian National Congress) | 27,513 (15.5 pts) |
| 1962 | Jayaraman | Indian National Congress | 111,053 | 39.4% | M. Krishnasami (REP) | 10,797 (3.8 pts) |
| 1967 | G. Viswanathan | DMK | 213,537 | 55.3% | M. K. Gounder (Indian National Congress) | 80,659 (20.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munisami | CWL | 96,011 | 54.1% |
| Ramachandra Reddy | Indian National Congress | 68,498 | 38.6% |
| Lakshmanan | Hindustan Mazdoor Sevak Sangh | 13,003 | 7.3% |
1962
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayaraman | Indian National Congress | 111,053 | 39.4% |
| M. Krishnasami | REP | 100,256 | 35.6% |
| Pulavar Mani Ezhilan | Swatantra Party | 57,190 | 20.3% |
| Gangadaran | Independent | 13,414 | 4.8% |
1967
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Viswanathan | DMK | 213,537 | 55.3% |
| M. K. Gounder | Indian National Congress | 132,878 | 34.4% |
| P. S. Gounder | Independent | 31,008 | 8.0% |
| K. M> K. Nayagar | Independent | 8,998 | 2.3% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party's broad bloc (Congress / BJP / Left / other).
Trend
Vandavasi has been contested at 3 Lok Sabha general elections on record since 1951. Parties that have won this seat over that span: CWL, Indian National Congress, DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Vandavasi in the 1967 Lok Sabha election?
G. Viswanathan (DMK) won Vandavasi, Madras, in 1967 with 213,537 votes (55.3%), a margin of 80,659 votes over M. K. Gounder.
Which parties have won Vandavasi since 1951?
Since 1951, Vandavasi has been won by: CWL, DMK, Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Vandavasi?
The closest result on record for Vandavasi was 1962, when Indian National Congress beat REP by just 10,797 votes (3.8 percentage points).