Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu) was won by Era Sezhiyan (DMK) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 38,753 votes over C. R. Ramasamy. This page covers the 1971 general election, the only one on record for Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, under this name.
Full Election History, 1971–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Era Sezhiyan | DMK | 242,547 | 54.3% | C. R. Ramasamy (Congress (O)) | 38,753 (8.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Era Sezhiyan | DMK | 242,547 | 54.3% |
| C. R. Ramasamy | Congress (O) | 203,794 | 45.7% |
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
Kumbakonam 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 Kumbakonam in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
Era Sezhiyan (DMK) won Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, in 1971 with 242,547 votes (54.3%), a margin of 38,753 votes over C. R. Ramasamy.
Which parties have won Kumbakonam since 1971?
Since 1971, Kumbakonam has been won by: DMK.
What was the closest result in Kumbakonam?
The closest result on record for Kumbakonam was 1971, when DMK beat Congress (O) by just 38,753 votes (8.7 percentage points).