Kottayam, Travancore Cochin — Lok Sabha Election Results
Kottayam (Travancore Cochin) was won by C. P. Mathew (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 56,347 votes over Varkey Santhisthan. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Kottayam, Travancore Cochin, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | C. P. Mathew | Indian National Congress | 170,654 | 59.9% | Varkey Santhisthan (Independent) | 56,347 (19.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. P. Mathew | Indian National Congress | 170,654 | 59.9% |
| Varkey Santhisthan | Independent | 114,307 | 40.1% |
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
Kottayam 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 Kottayam in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
C. P. Mathew (Indian National Congress) won Kottayam, Travancore Cochin, in 1951 with 170,654 votes (59.9%), a margin of 56,347 votes over Varkey Santhisthan.
Which parties have won Kottayam since 1951?
Since 1951, Kottayam has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Kottayam?
The closest result on record for Kottayam was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 56,347 votes (19.8 percentage points).