Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results 2026
Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Avanashi (SC) constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 90.39% voting has been recorded in the Avanashi (SC) constituency. The Avanashi (SC) constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in Tamil Nadu ’s governance. The Avanashi (SC) election result holds significant importance as it often witnesses intense battles between major political parties, shaping the city`s political landscape.In the race for the new assembly from this constituency, Dr. Kokila Mani of the DMK, Dr. L. Murugan of the BJP, and S. Kamali of TVK are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2021 in Tamil Nadu, Dhanapal of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat by defeating Adhiyaman of the ATP with a margin of 50902 votes. The Avanashi (SC) Assembly constituency falls under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate A. Raja won the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 240585 votes, defeating Dr. L Murugan of the Bharatiya Janata Party.Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
Avanashi (SC) Candidates List
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dhanapal
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
117,284
Lead:
50,902
|
55.16% |
| Adhiyaman | ATP | 66,382 | 31.22% |
| Shoba | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 13,256 | 6.23% |
| Dr.a.venkateshwaran | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 8,379 | 3.94% |
| S. Meera | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 2,577 | 1.21% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,372 | 1.12% |
| Duraisamy, P | Bahujan Samaj Party | 833 | 0.39% |
| Rangasamy, P | Independent | 520 | 0.24% |
| Murugesan, R | Independent | 379 | 0.18% |
| Sakunthala, T | Independent | 179 | 0.08% |
| Arumugam, P | Independent | 173 | 0.08% |
| Annamalai | Independent | 154 | 0.07% |
| Subramani, K | India Dravida Makkal Munnetra Katchi | 139 | 0.07% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dhanapal P
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
93,366
Lead:
30,674
|
49% |
| Anandhan E | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 62,692 | 32.90% |
| Arumugam M | Communist Party of India | 15,016 | 7.88% |
| Perumal C | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,081 | 4.24% |
| Pragatheeswaran B | Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi | 4,373 | 2.30% |
| Others | Others | 3,534 | 1.85% |
| Sumathi P | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,514 | 0.79% |
| Marimuthu K K | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,480 | 0.78% |
| Sakthivel M | Bahujan Samaj Party | 784 | 0.41% |
| Rangasamy P | Shivsena | 671 | 0.35% |
| Arulmurugan R | Independent | 622 | 0.33% |
| Vadivel R | Independent | 541 | 0.28% |
| Subiramaniam K | India Dravida Makkal Munnetra Katchi | 466 | 0.24% |
| Chinnasamy R | Independent | 442 | 0.23% |
| Duraiveeran S | Welfare Party Of India | 242 | 0.13% |
| Gnanathilak P | Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazagham | 238 | 0.12% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karuppasamy.m.a.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
103,002
Lead:
61,411
|
66.60% |
| Natarajan.a.r. | Indian National Congress | 41,591 | 26.89% |
| Rangasamy.r. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 5,405 | 3.49% |
| Jaya.v. | Independent | 2,798 | 1.81% |
| Moorthy.r. | Independent | 1,858 | 1.20% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Prema.r.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
54,562
Lead:
4,539
|
41% |
| Arumugam.m. | Communist Party Of India | 50,023 | 37% |
| Anandharaj.m. | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 14,570 | 11% |
| Mohanraj.m. | Independent | 11,146 | 8% |
| Ramasamy.p. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,535 | 1% |
| Nainan.k. | Independent | 1,021 | 1% |
| Raviraj.m.r. | Samajwadi Party | 684 | 1% |
| Chelladurai.p. | Independent | 542 | 0% |
| Ganesan.a. | Independent | 393 | 0% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mahalingam.s.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
59,571
Lead:
21,012
|
48% |
| M.mohankumar | Independent | 38,559 | 31% |
| Radhamani Thirumathi | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 17,126 | 14% |
| R. Anna Nambi | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 4,052 | 3% |
| Rajendran. P. | Independent | 2,597 | 2% |
| M.p. Sengottaian | Independent | 1,674 | 1% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G. Elango
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
66,006
Lead:
26,457
|
53% |
| M. Thiagarajan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 39,549 | 32% |
| R. Shanmuga Sundharam | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 7,922 | 6% |
| M. Palanisamy | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,042 | 2% |
| K. Krishnan | Independent | 403 | 0% |
| Neelamalai, K. Muthusamy | Independent | 320 | 0% |
| S. Anvarasu | Independent | 220 | 0% |
| K.m. Jayaraj | Independent | 163 | 0% |
| G. Arumugam | Anaithinthiya Thamizhaga Munnetra Kazhag | 132 | 0% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M. Seeniammal
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
69,774
Lead:
46,149
|
65% |
| M. Arumugham | Communist Party Of India | 23,625 | 22% |
| M. Palanisamy | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,493 | 4% |
| K.m. Jayaraj | Jharkhand Party | 972 | 1% |
| A. Selvaraj | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 430 | 0% |
| P. Kannaiyan | Independent | 294 | 0% |
| M. Palani | Independent | 283 | 0% |
| R. Palanisamy | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 278 | 0% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Annanambi, R.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) |
33,964
Lead:
2,158
|
32% |
| Dhandapani, C.t. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 31,806 | 30% |
| Palaniswamy, S.n. | Indian National Congress | 30,974 | 29% |
| Chandramohan, K.s. | Independent | 5,028 | 5% |
| Koval Ganesan | Independent | 1,570 | 1% |
| Subburaju, N. | Independent | 854 | 1% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lakshmi P.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
58,677
Lead:
34,173
|
62% |
| Arumugam, M. | Communist Party Of India | 24,504 | 26% |
| Nanjan, K. | Independent | 1,336 | 1% |
| Ponnusamy, C.a. | Independent | 1,094 | 1% |
| Ramaswamy, V. | Independent | 979 | 1% |
| Saraswathi A.s. | Independent | 597 | 1% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arumugam, M.
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
33,294
Lead:
9,671
|
53% |
| Palanisamy, S. N. | Indian National Congress (i) | 23,623 | 38% |
| Palanisamy, K. P. | Janata Party (jp) | 4,492 | 7% |
Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S.n. Palaniswamy
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
22,550
Lead:
1,747
|
32% |
| R. Annanambi | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 20,803 | 29% |
| P. Perumal | Janta Party | 15,119 | 21% |
| B. Chinnan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 9,431 | 13% |
| G. Elango | Independent | 1,087 | 2% |
| T.s. Chinnasamv | Independent | 917 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Avanashi (SC) MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dhanapal | AIADMK | 117,284 | 50,902 | 55.16% |
| 2016 | Dhanapal P | AIADMK | 93,366 | 30,674 | 49% |
| 2011 | Karuppasamy.m.a. | AIADMK | 103,002 | 61,411 | 66.60% |
| 2006 | Prema.r. | AIADMK | 54,562 | 4,539 | 41% |
| 2001 | Mahalingam.s. | AIADMK | 59,571 | 21,012 | 48% |
| 1996 | G. Elango | DMK | 66,006 | 26,457 | 53% |
| 1991 | M. Seeniammal | AIADMK | 69,774 | 46,149 | 65% |
| 1989 | Annanambi, R. | ADK(JL) | 33,964 | 2,158 | 32% |
| 1984 | Lakshmi P. | AIADMK | 58,677 | 34,173 | 62% |
| 1980 | Arumugam, M. | CPI | 33,294 | 9,671 | 53% |
| 1977 | S.n. Palaniswamy | INC | 22,550 | 1,747 | 32% |
Avanashi (SC) Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dhanapal | AIADMK |
117,284
(Lead:
50,902)
|
55.16% |
| Adhiyaman | ATP | 66,382 | 31.22% | |
| 2016 | Dhanapal P | AIADMK |
93,366
(Lead:
30,674)
|
49% |
| Anandhan E | DMK | 62,692 | 32.90% | |
| 2011 | Karuppasamy.m.a. | AIADMK |
103,002
(Lead:
61,411)
|
66.60% |
| Natarajan.a.r. | INC | 41,591 | 26.89% | |
| 2006 | Prema.r. | AIADMK |
54,562
(Lead:
4,539)
|
41% |
| Arumugam.m. | CPI | 50,023 | 37% | |
| 2001 | Mahalingam.s. | AIADMK |
59,571
(Lead:
21,012)
|
48% |
| M.mohankumar | IND | 38,559 | 31% | |
| 1996 | G. Elango | DMK |
66,006
(Lead:
26,457)
|
53% |
| M. Thiagarajan | AIADMK | 39,549 | 32% | |
| 1991 | M. Seeniammal | AIADMK |
69,774
(Lead:
46,149)
|
65% |
| M. Arumugham | CPI | 23,625 | 22% | |
| 1989 | Annanambi, R. | ADK(JL) |
33,964
(Lead:
2,158)
|
32% |
| Dhandapani, C.t. | DMK | 31,806 | 30% | |
| 1984 | Lakshmi P. | AIADMK |
58,677
(Lead:
34,173)
|
62% |
| Arumugam, M. | CPI | 24,504 | 26% | |
| 1980 | Arumugam, M. | CPI |
33,294
(Lead:
9,671)
|
53% |
| Palanisamy, S. N. | INC(I) | 23,623 | 38% | |
| 1977 | S.n. Palaniswamy | INC |
22,550
(Lead:
1,747)
|
32% |
| R. Annanambi | AIADMK | 20,803 | 29% |
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Tamil Nadu Avanashi (SC) Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Avanashi (SC) Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Dhanapal of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won the Avanashi (SC) Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Adhiyaman of the ATP (ATP) by a margin of 50902 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Avanashi (SC) constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Avanashi (SC) constituency is 75.5% AIADMK and 24.5% DMK, with AIADMK won 7 times and DMK won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election?
Dhanapal (AIADMK) received 55.16% vote share.
Adhiyaman (ATP) received 31.22% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election?
Dhanapal (AIADMK) won the 2021 election with 117284 votes, leading by 50902 votes and securing a 55.16% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Avanashi (SC) Assembly constituency fall under?
The Avanashi (SC) Assembly constituency falls under the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of Coimbatore district.
What was the margin of victory in the Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election 2021?
Dhanapal (AIADMK) won the Avanashi (SC) Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 50902 votes over Adhiyaman (ATP).
What are the key constituencies in the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Avanashi (SC) Assembly constituency is part of the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Bhavanisagar, Udhagamandalam, Gudalur (sc), Coonoor, Mettuppalayam.
Who were the top candidates for the Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Avanashi (SC) Assembly Election 2021 were:
Dhanapal (AIADMK)
Adhiyaman (ATP)
Shoba (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dhanapal (AIADMK) emerging as the winner.
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. 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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