Trichur, Travancore Cochin — Lok Sabha Election Results
Trichur (Travancore Cochin) was won by Iyyunni Chalakka (Indian National Congress) at the 1951 Lok Sabha general election, with a margin of 13,938 votes over Joseph Mundaserry. This page covers the 1951 general election, the only one on record for Trichur, Travancore Cochin, under this name.
Full Election History, 1951–1951
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Iyyunni Chalakka | Indian National Congress | 70,300 | 40.7% | Joseph Mundaserry (Independent) | 13,938 (8.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1951
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iyyunni Chalakka | Indian National Congress | 70,300 | 40.7% |
| Joseph Mundaserry | Independent | 56,362 | 32.6% |
| K. Ramunni Menon | Samajwadi Party | 46,244 | 26.7% |
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
Trichur 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 Trichur in the 1951 Lok Sabha election?
Iyyunni Chalakka (Indian National Congress) won Trichur, Travancore Cochin, in 1951 with 70,300 votes (40.7%), a margin of 13,938 votes over Joseph Mundaserry.
Which parties have won Trichur since 1951?
Since 1951, Trichur has been won by: Indian National Congress.
What was the closest result in Trichur?
The closest result on record for Trichur was 1951, when Indian National Congress beat Independent by just 13,938 votes (8.1 percentage points).