Chingleput

Parliament Election 1962 GEN

Winner Indian National Congress

O. V. Alagesan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
19,878
Margin %
6.00%
Total Electors
429,553
Votes Polled
332,465
Turnout
77.40%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
696
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
O. V. Alagesan

Indian National Congress

169,988
51.10%
Male
#2
S. Krishnaswamy

Independent

150,110
45.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 O. V. Alagesan Indian National Congress 169,988 51.10%
2 S. Krishnaswamy Independent 150,110 45.20%
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Chingleput — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, O. V. Alagesan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chingleput constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 19,878 votes.

Out of 429,553 registered electors, 332,465 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 77.40%. A total of 2 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

O. V. Alagesan (Indian National Congress) won the Chingleput Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 19,878 votes (6.00%%).

The voter turnout in Chingleput for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 77.40%%.

2 candidates contested from Chingleput constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Chingleput is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.
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