Ernakulam, Travancore Cochin — Lok Sabha Election Results
Ernakulam (Travancore Cochin) was won by A. M. Thomas (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 1,736 votes over Padmanabha Menon. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Ernakulam, Travancore Cochin, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | A. M. Thomas | Indian National Congress | 103,834 | 41.9% | Padmanabha Menon (KSP) | 1,736 (0.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. M. Thomas | Indian National Congress | 103,834 | 41.9% |
| Padmanabha Menon | KSP | 102,098 | 41.2% |
| Stanely P. Louiz | Independent | 41,900 | 16.9% |
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
Ernakulam has been contested at 1 Lok Sabha general election on record (1951). Parties that have won this seat over that span: Indian National Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ernakulam in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
A. M. Thomas (Indian National Congress) won Ernakulam, Travancore Cochin, in 1951 with 103,834 votes (41.9%), a margin of 1,736 votes over Padmanabha Menon.
Which parties have won Ernakulam since 1951?
Since 1951, Ernakulam has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Ernakulam?
The closest result on record for Ernakulam was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat KSP by just 1,736 votes (0.7 percentage points).