1967 Indian general election in Madras

The 1967 Indian general election in Madras was a pivotal political event that significantly altered the landscape of Tamil Nadu's governance. Held from April 24 to June 24, 1967, the election was part of a nationwide electoral exercise that determined the composition of the Indian Parliament and state legislatures. In Madras, the election saw a fierce contest primarily between the Indian National Congress, led by Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam, and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), spearheaded by M. Karunanidhi. The election marked a dramatic shift in power, resulting in the DMK's first-ever victory in the state, which not only diminished Congress's dominance but also heralded a new era of Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu.