Alangulam Assembly Elections 2026
Alangulam is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Tenkasi district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Manoj Pandian, from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated Poongothai of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 3539 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Palraj enters the fray.
Alangulam Assembly constituency is part of the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Dr. C Robert Bruce won the Tirunelveli parliamentary seat by defeating Nainar Nagendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 165620 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Alangulam assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Alangulam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Manoj Pandian
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
74,153
Lead: 3,539
|
36.44% |
| Poongothai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 70,614 | 34.70% |
| Hari Nadar.a | Independent | 37,727 | 18.54% |
| Sangeetha | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 12,519 | 6.15% |
| S. Rajendranathan | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 2,816 | 1.38% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,786 | 0.88% |
| Selvakumar | AISMK | 1,454 | 0.71% |
| A.udhayakumar | Puthiya Tamilagam | 1,105 | 0.54% |
| Arunkumar.k | Independent | 492 | 0.24% |
| K.sivaram | Independent | 436 | 0.21% |
| S.sankar Ganesh Yadav | Independent | 376 | 0.18% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Poongothai Aladi Aruna
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
88,891
Lead: 4,754
|
46.48% |
| K.hepzi | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 84,137 | 44% |
| Rajendranath | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 7,784 | 4.07% |
| S.v.anburaj Subramanian | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,660 | 2.44% |
| R .vasanthi | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 2,495 | 1.30% |
| Others | Others | 2,089 | 1.09% |
| M.ramar | Independent | 911 | 0.48% |
| P.gunasekaran | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 674 | 0.35% |
| M.muruganyadav | Independent | 630 | 0.33% |
| V.vaithilingam | Independent | 461 | 0.24% |
| S.parthibarajan | All India Forward Bloc | 311 | 0.16% |
| Shanmugathai | Independent | 157 | 0.08% |
| V.murugan | Independent | 126 | 0.07% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. G. Rajendran
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
78,098
Lead: 299
|
47.29% |
| Dr.poongothai Aladi Aruna | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 77,799 | 47.11% |
| S. Sudalaiyandi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,664 | 1.61% |
| E. Murugesan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,234 | 0.75% |
| N. Rajendran | Independent | 1,099 | 0.67% |
| S. Thanga Raja | Independent | 1,058 | 0.64% |
| R. Ramalingam | Independent | 924 | 0.56% |
| Prakash G. | Independent | 793 | 0.48% |
| R. Kesavaraja | Independent | 629 | 0.38% |
| M. Murugan | Independent | 408 | 0.25% |
| A. Gnana Arul | Independent | 228 | 0.14% |
| D. Selvin | Independent | 200 | 0.12% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poongothai Aladiaruna
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
62,299
Lead: 6,845
|
46% |
| Pandiaraj.m | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 55,454 | 41% |
| Sivakumar.m | Bahujan Samaj Party | 6,620 | 5% |
| Samynathan.p | All India Forward Bloc | 4,664 | 3% |
| Muthukumarasamy @ Durai K | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 2,751 | 2% |
| Arulselvan.m | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,170 | 2% |
| Meeran.a | Independent | 1,336 | 1% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rajendran .p.g.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
58,498
Lead: 4,111
|
49% |
| Aladi Aruna | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 54,387 | 45% |
| Krishnasamy .s.s | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,320 | 3% |
| Vaikuntam S. | Independent | 1,561 | 1% |
| Ravi Kumar .p. | Independent | 821 | 1% |
| Madasamy .g | Independent | 542 | 0% |
| Aruna.p. | Independent | 380 | 0% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aladi Aruna
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
53,374
Lead: 24,336
|
44% |
| Kamaraj, M.s. | Indian National Congress | 29,038 | 24% |
| Murugiah, M.p. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 14,309 | 12% |
| Ramasubbu, S.s. | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 6,475 | 5% |
| Anburaj, S.v. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,236 | 3% |
| Poolpandian, I. | Independent | 2,186 | 2% |
| Murugiah @ Murugiah Pandian, S. | Independent | 1,500 | 1% |
| Shunmugaih Pandian, S. | Independent | 864 | 1% |
| Narayanan, Y. | Independent | 512 | 0% |
| Maruthasamy | Independent | 389 | 0% |
| Ramaswamy, K. | Independent | 331 | 0% |
| Ganesan, P. | Anaithinthiya Thamizhaga Munnetra Kazhag | 269 | 0% |
| Soundrarajan, M.g. | Independent | 261 | 0% |
| Kottoursamy, S. | Akhil Bhartiya Shivsena - Rashtrawadi | 259 | 0% |
| Kombaiya Pandian, S.a. | Independent | 253 | 0% |
| Arjunan, A. | Independent | 218 | 0% |
| Nadar, A.m.k. | Independent | 208 | 0% |
| Mani Barathy, S. | Independent | 192 | 0% |
| Gopalakrishnan, S. | Independent | 177 | 0% |
| Ramasamy, M. | Independent | 173 | 0% |
| Rayappan, M. | Independent | 170 | 0% |
| Rajarathinam Aladi, I.r.s. | Independent | 161 | 0% |
| Cinnakkani, K. | Independent | 146 | 0% |
| Perumal, I.b. | Independent | 142 | 0% |
| Punnaivanam, N. | Independent | 136 | 0% |
| Ramanathan, K. | Independent | 122 | 0% |
| Antoney Sahayaraj, G. | Independent | 106 | 0% |
| Anitha Subbiah | Independent | 95 | 0% |
| Selvaraj, S. | Independent | 76 | 0% |
| Akbar Ali, S. | Independent | 73 | 0% |
| Sangili Veerappa Pandian, E. | Independent | 72 | 0% |
| Urgavalan, M. | Independent | 65 | 0% |
| Duraisamy, P. | Independent | 41 | 0% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ramasubbu S.s.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
66,637
Lead: 31,150
|
61% |
| Gurunathan S. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 35,487 | 32% |
| Pavanasam C. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,491 | 1% |
| Palani Sankar M. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 1,154 | 1% |
| Samraj Edward Pandian R. | Jharkhand Party | 491 | 0% |
| Ramakrishnan M. | Independent | 275 | 0% |
| Rayappan M. | Independent | 223 | 0% |
| Vivekananthan T. | Independent | 203 | 0% |
| Devaraj J. | Independent | 175 | 0% |
| Karuppasamy R. | Independent | 152 | 0% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ramasubbbu S.s.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
31,314
Lead: 482
|
28% |
| Murugiah M.p. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 30,832 | 28% |
| Karuppasamy Pandian V. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 23,964 | 21% |
| Arunachalam Aladi Aruna V. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 20,867 | 19% |
| Rayappan, M. | Independent | 414 | 0% |
| Karaupasamy, R. | Independent | 397 | 0% |
| Ramiah (thalapathy) M. | Independent | 335 | 0% |
| Kanniah, M. | Independent | 309 | 0% |
| Nachiar M | Independent | 296 | 0% |
| Subbiah Nadar M. | Independent | 238 | 0% |
| Antony S. | Independent | 233 | 0% |
| Sudalayandi Nadar P.p. | Independent | 184 | 0% |
| Ramakrishan, M. | Independent | 127 | 0% |
| Kamaraj, R. | Independent | 88 | 0% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shanmuchiah Pendian N.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
48,109
Lead: 21,033
|
51% |
| Thambi Thurai, P. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 27,076 | 29% |
| Sekar,t. | Independent | 5,922 | 6% |
| Emarajan, S.p. | Independent | 3,866 | 4% |
| Thangaraj Pandian N. | Independent | 2,448 | 3% |
| Rayappan, M. | Independent | 548 | 1% |
| Kanniah M. | Independent | 325 | 0% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Navaneetha Krishna Pandian, R.
Winner
|
Gandhi Kamraj National Congress |
41,271
Lead: 6,684
|
53% |
| Dorai Singh, E. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,587 | 44% |
| Rayappan Nadar, M. | Independent | 504 | 1% |
| Ramakrishnan, M. | Independent | 242 | 0% |
Alangulam Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Karuppasamypandian
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
20,183
Lead: 1,841
|
28% |
| R. Navaneethakrishnapandian | Janta Party | 18,342 | 25% |
| S. Ukkiramapandian | Indian National Congress | 17,997 | 25% |
| P. Thambidurai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 11,592 | 16% |
| S. Arulappan Nadar | Independent | 1,024 | 1% |
| T. Thirumaran | All India Forward Bloc | 861 | 1% |
| S. Subbiah Thevar | Independent | 663 | 1% |
| M. Royappan Nadar | Independent | 325 | 0% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
AIADMK 62.5%
DMK 37.5%
AIADMK won 5 times and DMK won 3 times since 1977 elections.
Alangulam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Manoj Pandian | AIADMK | 74,153 | 3,539 | 36.44% |
| 2016 | Dr. Poongothai Aladi Aruna | DMK | 88,891 | 4,754 | 46.48% |
| 2011 | P. G. Rajendran | AIADMK | 78,098 | 299 | 47.29% |
| 2006 | Poongothai Aladiaruna | DMK | 62,299 | 6,845 | 46% |
| 2001 | Rajendran .p.g. | AIADMK | 58,498 | 4,111 | 49% |
| 1996 | Aladi Aruna | DMK | 53,374 | 24,336 | 44% |
| 1991 | Ramasubbu S.s. | INC | 66,637 | 31,150 | 61% |
| 1989 | Ramasubbbu S.s. | INC | 31,314 | 482 | 28% |
| 1984 | Shanmuchiah Pendian N. | AIADMK | 48,109 | 21,033 | 51% |
| 1980 | Navaneetha Krishna Pandian, R. | GKC | 41,271 | 6,684 | 53% |
| 1977 | V. Karuppasamypandian | AIADMK | 20,183 | 1,841 | 28% |
Source: ECI
Alangulam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Manoj Pandian | AIADMK |
74,153
(Lead: 3,539)
|
36.44% |
| Poongothai | DMK | 70,614 | 34.70% | |
| 2016 | Dr. Poongothai Aladi Aruna | DMK |
88,891
(Lead: 4,754)
|
46.48% |
| K.hepzi | AIADMK | 84,137 | 44% | |
| 2011 | P. G. Rajendran | AIADMK |
78,098
(Lead: 299)
|
47.29% |
| Dr.poongothai Aladi Aruna | DMK | 77,799 | 47.11% | |
| 2006 | Poongothai Aladiaruna | DMK |
62,299
(Lead: 6,845)
|
46% |
| Pandiaraj.m | AIADMK | 55,454 | 41% | |
| 2001 | Rajendran .p.g. | AIADMK |
58,498
(Lead: 4,111)
|
49% |
| Aladi Aruna | DMK | 54,387 | 45% | |
| 1996 | Aladi Aruna | DMK |
53,374
(Lead: 24,336)
|
44% |
| Kamaraj, M.s. | INC | 29,038 | 24% | |
| 1991 | Ramasubbu S.s. | INC |
66,637
(Lead: 31,150)
|
61% |
| Gurunathan S. | DMK | 35,487 | 32% | |
| 1989 | Ramasubbbu S.s. | INC |
31,314
(Lead: 482)
|
28% |
| Murugiah M.p. | DMK | 30,832 | 28% | |
| 1984 | Shanmuchiah Pendian N. | AIADMK |
48,109
(Lead: 21,033)
|
51% |
| Thambi Thurai, P. | DMK | 27,076 | 29% | |
| 1980 | Navaneetha Krishna Pandian, R. | GKC |
41,271
(Lead: 6,684)
|
53% |
| Dorai Singh, E. | DMK | 34,587 | 44% | |
| 1977 | V. Karuppasamypandian | AIADMK |
20,183
(Lead: 1,841)
|
28% |
| R. Navaneethakrishnapandian | JNP | 18,342 | 25% |
Source: ECI
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Tamil Nadu Alangulam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Alangulam Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Manoj Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won the Alangulam Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Poongothai of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by a margin of 3539 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Alangulam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Alangulam constituency is 62.5% AIADMK and 37.5% DMK, with AIADMK won 5 times and DMK won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Alangulam Assembly Election?
Manoj Pandian (AIADMK) received 36.44% vote share.
Poongothai (DMK) received 34.70% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Alangulam Assembly Election?
Manoj Pandian (AIADMK) won the 2021 election with 74153 votes, leading by 3539 votes and securing a 36.44% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Alangulam Assembly constituency fall under?
The Alangulam Assembly constituency falls under the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency of Tirunelveli district.
What was the margin of victory in the Alangulam Assembly Election 2021?
Manoj Pandian (AIADMK) won the Alangulam Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 3539 votes over Poongothai (DMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha area?
The Alangulam Assembly constituency is part of the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Tirunelveli, Ambasamudram, Palayamkottai, Nanguneri, Radhapuram.
Who were the top candidates for the Alangulam Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Alangulam Assembly Election 2021 were:
Manoj Pandian (AIADMK)
Poongothai (DMK)
Hari Nadar.a (IND)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Manoj Pandian (AIADMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Alangulam Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Alangulam Assembly Election 2021 was 77.4%
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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