Meenachil, Travancore Cochin — Lok Sabha Election Results
Meenachil (Travancore Cochin) was won by P. T. Chacko (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 50,350 votes over Madhavan Pillai. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Meenachil, Travancore Cochin, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | P. T. Chacko | Indian National Congress | 130,245 | 48.6% | Madhavan Pillai (Independent) | 50,350 (18.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. T. Chacko | Indian National Congress | 130,245 | 48.6% |
| Madhavan Pillai | Independent | 79,895 | 29.8% |
| Manuel Paikedy | RPP | 43,115 | 16.1% |
| Joseph Thelly | Independent | 14,574 | 5.4% |
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
Meenachil 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 Meenachil in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
P. T. Chacko (Indian National Congress) won Meenachil, Travancore Cochin, in 1951 with 130,245 votes (48.6%), a margin of 50,350 votes over Madhavan Pillai.
Which parties have won Meenachil since 1951?
Since 1951, Meenachil has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Meenachil?
The closest result on record for Meenachil was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 50,350 votes (18.8 percentage points).