Krishnagiri

Parliament Election 1971 GEN

Winner Indian National Congress

T. Thirthagiri Gounder

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
34,920
Margin %
9.80%
Total Electors
549,124
Votes Polled
356,423
Turnout
64.90%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
354
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
T. Thirthagiri Gounder

Indian National Congress

186,114
52.20%
Male
#2
T. M. Thirupathy

Swatantra

151,194
42.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 T. Thirthagiri Gounder Indian National Congress 186,114 52.20%
2 T. M. Thirupathy Swatantra 151,194 42.40%
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Krishnagiri — 1971 Election Analysis

In the 1971 Lok Sabha election, T. Thirthagiri Gounder of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Krishnagiri constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 34,920 votes.

Out of 549,124 registered electors, 356,423 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 64.90%. 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

T. Thirthagiri Gounder (Indian National Congress) won the Krishnagiri Lok Sabha seat in 1971.

The margin was 34,920 votes (9.80%%).

The voter turnout in Krishnagiri for the 1971 Lok Sabha election was 64.90%%.

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

Krishnagiri is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.
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