Cheyyar Assembly Elections 2026
Cheyyar is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Tiruvannamalai district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. O Jothi, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated Mohan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 12271 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Tamil Selvan enters the fray.
Cheyyar Assembly constituency is part of the Arani Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Dharani Vendhan won the Arani parliamentary seat by defeating Gajendran of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a margin of 208766 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Cheyyar assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Cheyyar Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
O Jothi
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
102,460
Lead: 12,271
|
47.78% |
| Mohan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 90,189 | 42.05% |
| Bheeman | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 12,192 | 5.68% |
| Mayilvaganan | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,429 | 1.13% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,895 | 0.88% |
| M.k.varadharajan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 1,760 | 0.82% |
| Suresh Babu. T | Independent | 733 | 0.34% |
| Vijayakanth. S | Bahujan Samaj Party | 731 | 0.34% |
| Kuttimani. S | Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi | 504 | 0.24% |
| Udhayakumar. M | Independent | 290 | 0.14% |
| Anandasekaran. C | Independent | 288 | 0.13% |
| Nirmala. V | Independent | 282 | 0.13% |
| Manikandan. M | Ganasangam Party of India | 262 | 0.12% |
| Nadarajan. B | New Generation Peoples Party | 190 | 0.09% |
| Maryvoilet. J | Desiya Sirupanmayinar Makkal Iyakkam | 143 | 0.07% |
| Venkatesan .v | Anaithindia Samudaya Munnetra Kazhagam | 112 | 0.05% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohan K
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
77,766
Lead: 8,527
|
38.20% |
| Dr. Vishnuprasad M K | Indian National Congress | 69,239 | 34.01% |
| Srinivasan G | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 37,491 | 18.42% |
| Sarvanan P | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 10,855 | 5.33% |
| Bhaskaran.b | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,388 | 1.17% |
| Others | Others | 2,248 | 1.10% |
| Mohan K | Independent | 1,300 | 0.64% |
| Velayutham T | Independent | 1,080 | 0.53% |
| Rajesh S | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 974 | 0.48% |
| Mohan A | Independent | 532 | 0.26% |
| Amutha P | Independent | 491 | 0.24% |
| Sridhar S | Independent | 443 | 0.22% |
| Soundarapandiyan S | Independent | 295 | 0.14% |
| Ravi G | Samajwadi Party | 287 | 0.14% |
| Mathi K | Independent | 282 | 0.14% |
| Premkumar P | Independent | 142 | 0.07% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Subramanian.n
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
96,180
Lead: 25,463
|
53.67% |
| Vishnu Prasad.m.k. | Indian National Congress | 70,717 | 39.46% |
| Viswanathan.d | Independent | 3,022 | 1.69% |
| Rajendiran.e | Independent | 2,208 | 1.23% |
| Tamilarasi.d | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,179 | 1.22% |
| Elangovan.k.p | Puratchi Bharatham | 1,759 | 0.98% |
| Panneerselvam.c | Bahujan Samaj Party | 858 | 0.48% |
| Singaravelu.a | Independent | 649 | 0.36% |
| Raji.a | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 586 | 0.33% |
| Ponmudi.e | Independent | 546 | 0.30% |
| Saravanan.k | Independent | 517 | 0.29% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vishnuprasad M K
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
60,109
Lead: 4,790
|
44% |
| Pavai R | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 55,319 | 41% |
| Subamangalam D | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 13,655 | 10% |
| Ravichandran V | Independent | 2,363 | 2% |
| Lakshmanan G | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,502 | 1% |
| Pasamigu Annan Venkatesannar | Independent | 770 | 1% |
| Tamizhiniyan T | Independent | 586 | 0% |
| Parthasarathy N | Independent | 537 | 0% |
| Duraikannan M | Independent | 411 | 0% |
| Dass U | Independent | 256 | 0% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ulagarakshagan. P.s
WINNER
|
Pattali Makkal Katchi |
62,615
Lead: 12,085
|
51% |
| Rajarajan. R.k.p | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 50,530 | 41% |
| Yamuna. B | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,027 | 2% |
| Venkatesan.v. | Independent | 2,925 | 2% |
| Thamizhiniyan. T | Independent | 1,642 | 1% |
| Palani. K | Independent | 1,589 | 1% |
| Rajenderan . E | Uzhaippalar Katchi | 698 | 1% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Anbalagan
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
71,416
Lead: 37,486
|
58% |
| P. Chandran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 33,930 | 28% |
| S. Sundararajan | Independent | 4,858 | 4% |
| R. Ramalingam | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,896 | 3% |
| K. Raju | Independent | 351 | 0% |
| K.r. Thiagarajan | Independent | 328 | 0% |
| M. Seethapathi | Independent | 253 | 0% |
| S. Ekambaram | Independent | 212 | 0% |
| V. Suriyakumar | Independent | 202 | 0% |
| T.m. Nalachakravarthy | Independent | 186 | 0% |
| K. Panchatcharam | Independent | 156 | 0% |
| C.b. Ravisankar | Independent | 132 | 0% |
| G. Muthusamy | Independent | 124 | 0% |
| P. Asokan | Independent | 104 | 0% |
| R. Gandhi | Independent | 97 | 0% |
| S. Vasu | Independent | 85 | 0% |
| K. Narayanasamy | Independent | 82 | 0% |
| K.v. Pachaiyappan | Independent | 46 | 0% |
| G. Gnanasambandan | Independent | 30 | 0% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Devaraj
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
66,061
Lead: 35,955
|
58% |
| V. Anbazhagan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 30,106 | 26% |
| G. Ulaganathan | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 12,149 | 11% |
| P. Chandaran | Independent | 398 | 0% |
| K.v. Balakrishnan | Independent | 307 | 0% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Anbalagan
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
46,376
Lead: 23,383
|
46% |
| M. Krisnhaswamy | Indian National Congress | 22,993 | 23% |
| P. Chandran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 21,998 | 22% |
| P. Balakrishnan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 5,012 | 5% |
| T.m. Nalachakar | Independent | 520 | 1% |
| V.g. Ramadoss | Independent | 392 | 0% |
| P.k. Chandran | Independent | 373 | 0% |
| M.p. Venkatesaperumal | Independent | 291 | 0% |
| M. Babu | Independent | 281 | 0% |
| V, Dhanapathy | Independent | 246 | 0% |
| M. Devendran Alias Devaraj | Independent | 218 | 0% |
| S.p. Subramanian | Independent | 162 | 0% |
| S. Dhanasekaran | Independent | 143 | 0% |
| G. Janakiraman | Independent | 116 | 0% |
| Appasamy | Independent | 69 | 0% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K. Murugan
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
53,945
Lead: 16,540
|
55% |
| Babu Janarthanam | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 37,405 | 38% |
| Ekambara Acharis, S. | Independent | 527 | 1% |
| K. A. Vizhivendan | Independent | 405 | 0% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Babu Janarthanan
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
43,341
Lead: 8,250
|
54% |
| Vizhi Vendan, K. A. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 35,091 | 44% |
Cheyyar Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pulavar Govindan
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
33,338
Lead: 11,919
|
43% |
| K. Shanmughasundaram | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 21,419 | 27% |
| M. Boopalan | Janta Party | 14,271 | 18% |
| M. Krishnaswamv | Indian National Congress | 5,992 | 8% |
| C.m. Perumalsami | Independent | 1,174 | 2% |
| Narayanan | Independent | 502 | 1% |
| P.k. Chandran | Independent | 234 | 0% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
DMK 56%
AIADMK 44%
DMK won 5 times and AIADMK won 4 times since 1977 elections.
Cheyyar MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | O Jothi | DMK | 102,460 | 12,271 | 47.78% |
| 2016 | Mohan K | AIADMK | 77,766 | 8,527 | 38.20% |
| 2011 | Subramanian.n | AIADMK | 96,180 | 25,463 | 53.67% |
| 2006 | Vishnuprasad M K | INC | 60,109 | 4,790 | 44% |
| 2001 | Ulagarakshagan. P.s | PMK | 62,615 | 12,085 | 51% |
| 1996 | V. Anbalagan | DMK | 71,416 | 37,486 | 58% |
| 1991 | A. Devaraj | AIADMK | 66,061 | 35,955 | 58% |
| 1989 | V. Anbalagan | DMK | 46,376 | 23,383 | 46% |
| 1984 | K. Murugan | AIADMK | 53,945 | 16,540 | 55% |
| 1980 | Babu Janarthanan | DMK | 43,341 | 8,250 | 54% |
| 1977 | Pulavar Govindan | DMK | 33,338 | 11,919 | 43% |
Source: ECI
Cheyyar Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | O Jothi | DMK |
102,460
(Lead: 12,271)
|
47.78% |
| Mohan | AIADMK | 90,189 | 42.05% | |
| 2016 | Mohan K | AIADMK |
77,766
(Lead: 8,527)
|
38.20% |
| Dr. Vishnuprasad M K | INC | 69,239 | 34.01% | |
| 2011 | Subramanian.n | AIADMK |
96,180
(Lead: 25,463)
|
53.67% |
| Vishnu Prasad.m.k. | INC | 70,717 | 39.46% | |
| 2006 | Vishnuprasad M K | INC |
60,109
(Lead: 4,790)
|
44% |
| Pavai R | AIADMK | 55,319 | 41% | |
| 2001 | Ulagarakshagan. P.s | PMK |
62,615
(Lead: 12,085)
|
51% |
| Rajarajan. R.k.p | DMK | 50,530 | 41% | |
| 1996 | V. Anbalagan | DMK |
71,416
(Lead: 37,486)
|
58% |
| P. Chandran | AIADMK | 33,930 | 28% | |
| 1991 | A. Devaraj | AIADMK |
66,061
(Lead: 35,955)
|
58% |
| V. Anbazhagan | DMK | 30,106 | 26% | |
| 1989 | V. Anbalagan | DMK |
46,376
(Lead: 23,383)
|
46% |
| M. Krisnhaswamy | INC | 22,993 | 23% | |
| 1984 | K. Murugan | AIADMK |
53,945
(Lead: 16,540)
|
55% |
| Babu Janarthanam | DMK | 37,405 | 38% | |
| 1980 | Babu Janarthanan | DMK |
43,341
(Lead: 8,250)
|
54% |
| Vizhi Vendan, K. A. | AIADMK | 35,091 | 44% | |
| 1977 | Pulavar Govindan | DMK |
33,338
(Lead: 11,919)
|
43% |
| K. Shanmughasundaram | AIADMK | 21,419 | 27% |
Source: ECI
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Tamil Nadu Cheyyar Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Cheyyar Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
O Jothi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Cheyyar Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Mohan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 12271 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Cheyyar constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Cheyyar constituency is 56% DMK and 44% AIADMK, with DMK won 5 times and AIADMK won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Cheyyar Assembly Election?
O Jothi (DMK) received 47.78% vote share.
Mohan (AIADMK) received 42.05% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Cheyyar Assembly Election?
O Jothi (DMK) won the 2021 election with 102460 votes, leading by 12271 votes and securing a 47.78% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Cheyyar Assembly constituency fall under?
The Cheyyar Assembly constituency falls under the Arani Lok Sabha constituency of Tiruvannamalai district.
What was the margin of victory in the Cheyyar Assembly Election 2021?
O Jothi (DMK) won the Cheyyar Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 12271 votes over Mohan (AIADMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Arani Lok Sabha area?
The Cheyyar Assembly constituency is part of the Arani Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Polur, Arani, Vandavasi (sc), Gingee, Mailam.
Who were the top candidates for the Cheyyar Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Cheyyar Assembly Election 2021 were:
O Jothi (DMK)
Mohan (AIADMK)
Bheeman (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with O Jothi (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Cheyyar Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Cheyyar Assembly Election 2021 was 81.67%
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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