Chidambaram Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 SC

Vallalperuman P. of Indian National Congress won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 136,890 votes (21.10%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 933,507 registered electors and 648,403 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 69.50%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Vallalperuman P.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
136,890
Margin %
21.10%
Total Electors
933,507
Votes Polled
648,403
Turnout
69.50%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
372
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Vallalperuman P.

Indian National Congress

306,121
47.20%
Male
#2
Sulochana Ayyasamy (W)

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

169,231
26.10%
Male
#3
Elumalai R.

Pattali Makkal Katchi

144,946
22.40%
Male
#4
Siva M.P.

Tharasu Makkal Mandaram

2,687
0.40%
Male
#5
Samidurai D.

Bahujan Samaj Party

1,970
0.30%
Male
#6
Chindambaram S.

Independent

1,715
0.30%
Male
#7
Anbu Duraisamy R.N.

Independent

1,006
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Vallalperuman P. Indian National Congress 306,121 47.20%
2 Sulochana Ayyasamy (W) Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 169,231 26.10%
3 Elumalai R. Pattali Makkal Katchi 144,946 22.40%
4 Siva M.P. Tharasu Makkal Mandaram 2,687 0.40%
5 Samidurai D. Bahujan Samaj Party 1,970 0.30%
6 Chindambaram S. Independent 1,715 0.30%
7 Anbu Duraisamy R.N. Independent 1,006 0.20%

Chidambaram — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, Vallalperuman P. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chidambaram constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 136,890 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 933,507 registered electors, 648,403 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 69.50%. A total of 7 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vallalperuman P. (Indian National Congress) won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha seat in 1991.

The margin was 136,890 votes (21.10%%).

The voter turnout in Chidambaram for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 69.50%%.

7 candidates contested from Chidambaram constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.