Peddapalle Lok Sabha Election Result 1962

Andhra Pradesh · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1962 SC

M.R. Krishna of Indian National Congress won the Peddapalle Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh in the 1962 general election, with a winning margin of 84,021 votes (37.20%).

2 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 412,742 registered electors and 225,780 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 54.70%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

M.R. Krishna

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
84,021
Margin %
37.20%
Total Electors
412,742
Votes Polled
225,780
Turnout
54.70%
Candidates
2
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency Number
386
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1962
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
M.R. Krishna

Indian National Congress

149,561
66.20%
Male
#2
Palanivelu

Communist Party Of India

65,540
29.00%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 M.R. Krishna Indian National Congress 149,561 66.20%
2 Palanivelu Communist Party Of India 65,540 29.00%

Peddapalle — 1962 Election Analysis

In the 1962 Lok Sabha election, M.R. Krishna of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Peddapalle constituency (Andhra Pradesh) with a margin of 84,021 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 412,742 registered electors, 225,780 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 54.70%. 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

M.R. Krishna (Indian National Congress) won the Peddapalle Lok Sabha seat in 1962.

The margin was 84,021 votes (37.20%%).

The voter turnout in Peddapalle for the 1962 Lok Sabha election was 54.70%%.

2 candidates contested from Peddapalle constituency in the 1962 Lok Sabha election.

Peddapalle is a Lok Sabha constituency in Andhra Pradesh.