Cuddalore Lok Sabha Election Result 1971

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1971 GEN

S. Radhakrishnan of Indian National Congress won the Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1971 general election, with a winning margin of 36,487 votes (8.20%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 591,447 registered electors and 442,672 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 74.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

S. Radhakrishnan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
36,487
Margin %
8.20%
Total Electors
591,447
Votes Polled
442,672
Turnout
74.90%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
371
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1971
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. Radhakrishnan

Indian National Congress

229,934
51.90%
Male
#2
R. Muthukumaran

Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION)

193,447
43.70%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. Radhakrishnan Indian National Congress 229,934 51.90%
2 R. Muthukumaran Indian National Congress (ORGANISATION) 193,447 43.70%

Cuddalore — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, S. Radhakrishnan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Cuddalore constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 36,487 votes.

Out of 591,447 registered electors, 442,672 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 74.90%. 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

S. Radhakrishnan (Indian National Congress) won the Cuddalore Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 36,487 votes (8.20%%).

The voter turnout in Cuddalore for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 74.90%%.

2 candidates contested from Cuddalore constituency in the 1971 Lok Sabha election.

Cuddalore is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.