INC
ADMKAITCCPI(ML)(L)DMDKDMKNTKRPI(A)The table below lists Indian National Congress (INC) candidates, their total votes, vote share and final position in Salem Lok Sabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu.
| Election year | Candidate Name | Votes Received | Vote Share (%) | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rangarajan Mohan Kumaramangalam | 46,477 | 4.04 | 4 | Lost |
| 2009 | Thangkabalu K V | 333,969 | 37.29 | 2 | Lost |
| 2004 | Thangkabalu K. V. | 444,591 | 59.96 | 1 | Won |
| 1998 | Thangkabalu K.V. | 48,027 | 7.29 | 3 | Lost |
| 1996 | Thangkabalu K.V | 194,392 | 29.02 | 2 | Lost |
| 1991 | Rangarajanm Kumaramangalam | 406,042 | 67.03 | 1 | Won |
| 1989 | Rangarajan Kumarmangalam | 400,936 | 60.85 | 1 | Won |
| 1984 | Rangarajan Kumar Mangalam | 359,819 | 69.21 | 1 | Won |