Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_22756549_1 ( party VARCHAR, runner_up_a VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What party was the winner when A. Krishnaswamy was the runner-up?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT party FROM table_22756549_1 WHERE runner_up_a = "A. Krishnaswamy"