Tenkasi Lok Sabha Election Result 1967

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1967 SC

R. S. Arumugam of Indian National Congress won the Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1967 general election, with a winning margin of 5,746 votes (1.40%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 535,903 registered electors and 415,332 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 77.50%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

R. S. Arumugam

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
5,746
Margin %
1.40%
Total Electors
535,903
Votes Polled
415,332
Turnout
77.50%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
382
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1967
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. S. Arumugam

Indian National Congress

166,737
40.10%
Male
#2
Velu

Swatantra

160,991
38.80%
Male
#3
P. Muthumanickam

Communist Party Of India

37,190
9.00%
Male
#4
V. K. Madasamy

Independent

24,537
5.90%
Male
#5
P. K. Swamy

Praja Socialist Party

12,162
2.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. S. Arumugam Indian National Congress 166,737 40.10%
2 Velu Swatantra 160,991 38.80%
3 P. Muthumanickam Communist Party Of India 37,190 9.00%
4 V. K. Madasamy Independent 24,537 5.90%
5 P. K. Swamy Praja Socialist Party 12,162 2.90%

Tenkasi — 1967 Election Analysis

In the 1967 Lok Sabha election, R. S. Arumugam of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Tenkasi constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 5,746 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 535,903 registered electors, 415,332 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 77.50%. A total of 5 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

R. S. Arumugam (Indian National Congress) won the Tenkasi Lok Sabha seat in 1967.

The margin was 5,746 votes (1.40%%).

The voter turnout in Tenkasi for the 1967 Lok Sabha election was 77.50%%.

5 candidates contested from Tenkasi constituency in the 1967 Lok Sabha election.

Tenkasi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.