Alappuzha, Travancore Cochin — Lok Sabha Election Results
Alappuzha (Travancore Cochin) was won by P. T. Punnose (Independent) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 76,380 votes over A. P. Udayabhanu. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Alappuzha, Travancore Cochin, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | P. T. Punnose | Independent | 158,430 | 57.5% | A. P. Udayabhanu (Indian National Congress) | 76,380 (27.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. T. Punnose | Independent | 158,430 | 57.5% |
| A. P. Udayabhanu | Indian National Congress | 82,050 | 29.8% |
| Sankaranarayana Pillai | Samajwadi Party | 18,580 | 6.7% |
| Chacko | Independent | 16,349 | 5.9% |
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
Alappuzha 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 Alappuzha in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
P. T. Punnose (Independent) won Alappuzha, Travancore Cochin, in 1951 with 158,430 votes (57.5%), a margin of 76,380 votes over A. P. Udayabhanu.
Which parties have won Alappuzha since 1951?
Since 1951, Alappuzha has been won by: Independent.
What was the closest result in Alappuzha?
The closest result on record for Alappuzha was 1951, when Independent beat Indian National Congress by just 76,380 votes (27.7 percentage points).