Visakhapatnam, Madras — Lok Sabha Election Results
Visakhapatnam (Madras) was won by Lanka Sundaram (Independent) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 16,616 votes over K. Subbaraju. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Visakhapatnam, Madras, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Lanka Sundaram | Independent | 140,718 | 41.5% | K. Subbaraju (Indian National Congress) | 16,616 (4.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanka Sundaram | Independent | 140,718 | 41.5% |
| K. Subbaraju | Indian National Congress | 124,102 | 36.6% |
| E. Seethayya Naidu | KLP | 74,656 | 22.0% |
| Gam Malludora | Independent | 0 | 0.0% |
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
Visakhapatnam has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Visakhapatnam in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Lanka Sundaram (Independent) won Visakhapatnam, Madras, in 1951 with 140,718 votes (41.5%), a margin of 16,616 votes over K. Subbaraju.
Which parties have won Visakhapatnam since 1951?
Since 1951, Visakhapatnam has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Visakhapatnam?
The closest result on record for Visakhapatnam was 1951, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 16,616 votes (4.9 percentage points).