Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu — Lok Sabha Election Results
Dharapuram (Tamil Nadu) was won by C. T. Dhandapani (DMK) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 116,186 votes over K. Paramalai. This page covers the 1971 general election, the only one on record for Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, under this name.
Full Election History, 1971–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | C. T. Dhandapani | DMK | 260,113 | 64.4% | K. Paramalai (Congress (O)) | 116,186 (28.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. T. Dhandapani | DMK | 260,113 | 64.4% |
| K. Paramalai | Congress (O) | 143,927 | 35.6% |
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
Dharapuram has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1971). Parties that have won this seat over that span: DMK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dharapuram in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
C. T. Dhandapani (DMK) won Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, in 1971 with 260,113 votes (64.4%), a margin of 116,186 votes over K. Paramalai.
Which parties have won Dharapuram since 1971?
Since 1971, Dharapuram has been won by: DMK.
What was the closest result in Dharapuram?
The closest result on record for Dharapuram was 1971, when DMK beat Congress (O) by just 116,186 votes (28.8 percentage points).