Kovilpatti Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 SC

S. C. Balakrishnan of Indian National Congress won the Kovilpatti Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 56,332 votes (17.50%).

3 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 454,673 registered electors and 322,810 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 71.00%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

S. C. Balakrishnan

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
56,332
Margin %
17.50%
Total Electors
454,673
Votes Polled
322,810
Turnout
71.00%
Candidates
3
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
704
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
S. C. Balakrishnan

Indian National Congress

150,175
46.50%
Male
#2
Velu Kudumban

Swatantra

93,843
29.10%
Male
#3
K. Palian

Communist Party Of India

69,231
21.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 S. C. Balakrishnan Indian National Congress 150,175 46.50%
2 Velu Kudumban Swatantra 93,843 29.10%
3 K. Palian Communist Party Of India 69,231 21.40%

Kovilpatti — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, S. C. Balakrishnan of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Kovilpatti constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 56,332 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 454,673 registered electors, 322,810 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 71.00%. A total of 3 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. C. Balakrishnan (Indian National Congress) won the Kovilpatti Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 56,332 votes (17.50%%).

The voter turnout in Kovilpatti for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 71.00%%.

3 candidates contested from Kovilpatti constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Kovilpatti is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.