 Vijayan from the DMK.From 1957, the Nagapattinam parliament seat was held by the Indian National Congress for five times during 1957–1961, 1962–67, 1967–71, 1991–96, and 1996–98 elections.CPI won the seat for 5 times during 1971–77, 1977–80, 1989–91, 1996–98 and 1998 elections.