Total Constituencies: 34
Madras Lok Sabha Election 1957 covered all 34 parliamentary constituencies in the state. The INC received the highest statewide vote share at 46.52% and won 25 seats, while the IND received 39.77% of the vote and won 7 seats. The CPI won 2 seats with 10.06% of the vote.
GyanMandi provides constituency-wise election information, including candidates, votes, vote share and winning candidates. Select a constituency below to explore the detailed election results for the 1957 Lok Sabha election.
The table below shows party-wise results based on total votes received across Madras. Vote Share is calculated across all 34 constituencies, while Vote Share on Contested is calculated only in the constituencies contested by that party.
| Party Name | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | 34 | 25 | 46.52% | 46.52% |
| IND | 31 | 7 | 39.77% | 41.71% |
| CPI | 10 | 2 | 10.06% | 26.41% |
| PSP | 7 | 0 | 3.65% | 27.14% |
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