The fifth legislative assembly election of Tamil Nadu was held in March 1971. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam was re-elected, after its first victory under the leadership of C N Annadurai in 1967. This was the first time M. Karunanidhi, contested as the leader of DMK party won the election, since he assumed Chief Ministership for the first time, after the death of C N Annadurai. Karunanidhi had emerged successfully in the leadership crisis with other party leaders M. G. Ramachandran, and Nedunchezhiyan, which ensued after the death of C. N. Annadurai. The main opposition party in the election was Indian National Congress (Organisation) led by K. Kamaraj, whereas the Indian National Congress (Indira) faction aligned with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. This was the last election that had only 2 major parties in Tamilnadu. After the election, MGR was slowly cornered out of DMK, and finally he formed AIADMK, which has since then been the close equal of DMK.
Quick Facts All 234 seats in the Legislature of Tamil Nadu, First party ...
1971 Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election|
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First party |
Second party |
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Leader |
M. Karunanidhi |
K. Kamaraj |
Party |
DMK |
INC(O) |
Leader's seat |
Saidapet |
did not contest |
Seats won |
205 |
21 |
Seat change |
26 |
50 |
Popular vote |
8,506,078 |
5,579,039 |
Percentage |
54.30% |
37.94% |
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