Palani Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 GEN

Senapathi Gounder A. of Indian National Congress won the Palani Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 260,142 votes (38.70%).

8 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 1,030,799 registered electors and 671,622 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 65.20%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Senapathi Gounder A.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
260,142
Margin %
38.70%
Total Electors
1,030,799
Votes Polled
671,622
Turnout
65.20%
Candidates
8
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
643
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Senapathi Gounder A.

Indian National Congress

445,897
66.40%
Male
#2
Kumarsamy K.

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

185,755
27.70%
Male
#3
Nageswaran V.

Tharasu Makkal Mandaram

3,362
0.50%
Male
#4
Naguvel P.

Independent

3,351
0.50%
Male
#5
Solaiappan S.

Independent

1,915
0.30%
Male
#6
Chinnachamy A.P.

Independent

1,591
0.20%
Male
#7
Karuthapandian T.K.

Independent

1,543
0.20%
Male
#8
Palanivel S.

Independent

1,091
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Senapathi Gounder A. Indian National Congress 445,897 66.40%
2 Kumarsamy K. Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 185,755 27.70%
3 Nageswaran V. Tharasu Makkal Mandaram 3,362 0.50%
4 Naguvel P. Independent 3,351 0.50%
5 Solaiappan S. Independent 1,915 0.30%
6 Chinnachamy A.P. Independent 1,591 0.20%
7 Karuthapandian T.K. Independent 1,543 0.20%
8 Palanivel S. Independent 1,091 0.20%

Palani — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, Senapathi Gounder A. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Palani constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 260,142 votes.

Out of 1,030,799 registered electors, 671,622 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 65.20%. A total of 8 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

Senapathi Gounder A. (Indian National Congress) won the Palani Lok Sabha seat in 1991.

The margin was 260,142 votes (38.70%%).

The voter turnout in Palani for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 65.20%%.

8 candidates contested from Palani constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Palani is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.