Mettur, Tamil Nadu — Lok Sabha Election Results
Mettur (Tamil Nadu) was won by G. Bhuvarahan (Indian National Congress) at the 1971 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 66,140 votes over K. Ramamurthy. This page covers the 1971 general election, the only one on record for Mettur, Tamil Nadu, under this name.
Full Election History, 1971–1971
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | G. Bhuvarahan | Indian National Congress | 201,744 | 59.8% | K. Ramamurthy (Congress (O)) | 66,140 (19.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1971
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Bhuvarahan | Indian National Congress | 201,744 | 59.8% |
| K. Ramamurthy | Congress (O) | 135,604 | 40.2% |
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
Mettur has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1971). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mettur in the 1971 Lok Sabha election?
G. Bhuvarahan (Indian National Congress) won Mettur, Tamil Nadu, in 1971 with 201,744 votes (59.8%), a margin of 66,140 votes over K. Ramamurthy.
Which parties have won Mettur since 1971?
Since 1971, Mettur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Mettur?
The closest result on record for Mettur was 1971, when Indian National Congress beat Congress (O) by just 66,140 votes (19.6 percentage points).