Palani Lok Sabha Election Result 1984

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1984 GEN

Senapathy Gounder A. of Indian National Congress won the Palani Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1984 general election, with a winning margin of 264,028 votes (43.80%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 810,013 registered electors and 602,796 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 74.40%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Senapathy Gounder A.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
264,028
Margin %
43.80%
Total Electors
810,013
Votes Polled
602,796
Turnout
74.40%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
643
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1984
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Senapathy Gounder A.

Indian National Congress

408,104
67.70%
Male
#2
Velusamy S.R.

Tamil Nadu Congress (K)

144,076
23.90%
Male
#3
Arumugam M.

Independent

10,649
1.80%
Male
#4
Mariappa Gounder V.S.

Independent

9,864
1.60%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Senapathy Gounder A. Indian National Congress 408,104 67.70%
2 Velusamy S.R. Tamil Nadu Congress (K) 144,076 23.90%
3 Arumugam M. Independent 10,649 1.80%
4 Mariappa Gounder V.S. Independent 9,864 1.60%

Palani — 1984 Election Analysis

In the 1984 Lok Sabha election, Senapathy Gounder A. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Palani constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 264,028 votes.

Out of 810,013 registered electors, 602,796 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 74.40%. A total of 4 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

Senapathy Gounder A. (Indian National Congress) won the Palani Lok Sabha seat in 1984.

The margin was 264,028 votes (43.80%%).

The voter turnout in Palani for the 1984 Lok Sabha election was 74.40%%.

4 candidates contested from Palani constituency in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.

Palani is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.