Gingee Assembly Elections 2026
Gingee is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Viluppuram district. Gingee has a total of 240,957 registered electors as per the 2026 electoral rolls, comprising 119,278 male, 121,651 female, and 28 third-gender voters.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Krishnan takes on TVK’s V.Chandrasekaran and PMK’s Ganesh in a high-stakes triangular fight. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. K S Masthan, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated Rajendhran of the Pattali Makkal Katchi by a margin of 35803 votes.
Gingee 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 Gingee assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Gingee Candidates List
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Gingee Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Gingee Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K S Masthan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
109,625
Lead:
35,803
|
52.99% |
| Rajendhran | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 73,822 | 35.68% |
| Sukumar | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 9,920 | 4.80% |
| A.gowtham | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 4,811 | 2.33% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,279 | 1.10% |
| Sreepathy | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,151 | 1.04% |
| Gopi S | Independent | 1,914 | 0.93% |
| Jagajanandam R | Bahujan Samaj Party | 637 | 0.31% |
| Varthamanan B | Independent | 559 | 0.27% |
| Elumalai N A | Anna Dravidar Kazhagam | 410 | 0.20% |
| Mariyappan S | Independent | 246 | 0.12% |
| Kirubakaran T | Independent | 181 | 0.09% |
| Saheera | Independent | 168 | 0.08% |
| Senjiraja Knk | Independent | 157 | 0.08% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Masthan K S
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
88,440
Lead:
22,057
|
44.51% |
| Govindasamy A | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 66,383 | 33.41% |
| Ganesh Kumar A | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 28,515 | 14.35% |
| Mani A K | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 10,672 | 5.37% |
| Others | Others | 2,326 | 1.17% |
| Rajendiran M S | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,443 | 0.73% |
| Loganathan K | Independent | 1,151 | 0.58% |
| Dhanasekar R | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 581 | 0.29% |
| Masthan B | Independent | 567 | 0.29% |
| Ganesan P | Independent | 291 | 0.15% |
| Poyyathappan K | Independent | 198 | 0.10% |
| Senje Raja Knk | Independent | 126 | 0.06% |
| Gopi S | Independent | 124 | 0.06% |
| Devanathan R | Valimai Valartchi Indians Party | 117 | 0.06% |
| Govindan A | Independent | 90 | 0.05% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesh Kumar.a
Winner
|
Pattali Makkal Katchi |
77,026
Lead:
1,811
|
44.15% |
| Sivalingam. R | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 75,215 | 43.12% |
| Sivamark.k | Independent | 8,627 | 4.95% |
| Elumalai.c.a | Independent | 2,962 | 1.70% |
| Vaithilingam (a) Vaithiraja.p | Independent | 2,811 | 1.61% |
| Mohan.a | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1,388 | 0.80% |
| Rajendiran. M.s | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,362 | 0.78% |
| Karunanithi.r | Independent | 1,275 | 0.73% |
| Sivalingam.p | Independent | 1,082 | 0.62% |
| Paruthipuram Sakkarai.m | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,010 | 0.58% |
| Baskariah.s | Makkal Manadu Katchi | 1,003 | 0.57% |
| Veeramalai.v | Independent | 688 | 0.39% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kannan.v
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
62,350
Lead:
12,933
|
48% |
| Masilamani. Dr.r | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 49,417 | 38% |
| Rajendran.d | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 12,491 | 10% |
| Manivannan.r | Independent | 1,670 | 1% |
| Rajenderan.m.s | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,509 | 1% |
| Kaliyamurthi.g | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,043 | 1% |
| Govindarasu.k | Independent | 629 | 0% |
| Ganesan.c | Independent | 523 | 0% |
| Poongavanam.p | Independent | 314 | 0% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Elumalai. V
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
58,564
Lead:
29,086
|
51% |
| Rajendran Alias Dheeran. A. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 29,478 | 26% |
| Masilamani. R. Dr | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 22,228 | 19% |
| Denan. M | Independent | 2,288 | 2% |
| Kasinathan. M. | Independent | 1,536 | 1% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
T. Natarajan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
51,327
Lead:
25,434
|
41% |
| T.n. Muruganandam | Indian National Congress | 25,893 | 21% |
| V. Elumalai | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 21,228 | 17% |
| N. Ramachandran | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 19,640 | 16% |
| B. Jayabalan | Independent | 558 | 0% |
| P. Kadavul | Independent | 516 | 0% |
| G. Iniyadayalan | Independent | 356 | 0% |
| S.p. Muthu | Independent | 221 | 0% |
| K.p. Radhakrishnan | Independent | 165 | 0% |
| S. Kanniyappan | Independent | 159 | 0% |
| P.v. Kalidoss | Independent | 130 | 0% |
| M.a. Sekar | Independent | 112 | 0% |
| V. Kumar | Independent | 87 | 0% |
| M.a. Koothan | Independent | 85 | 0% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eramasass S.s.r.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
57,390
Lead:
23,474
|
50% |
| Ramachandaran N. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 33,916 | 30% |
| Elumalai Kounder V. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 18,178 | 16% |
| Iniyadayalan G. | Independent | 581 | 1% |
| Elangeerthy A. | Independent | 434 | 0% |
| Arumugasm P. | Independent | 144 | 0% |
| Kadavaul P. | Independent | 138 | 0% |
| Dass N. | Independent | 122 | 0% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ramachandiran, N.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
38,415
Lead:
22,630
|
41% |
| Ranganathan, V. | Independent | 15,785 | 17% |
| Murugannadham, T.m. | Indian National Congress | 15,634 | 17% |
| Parthasarathy, K. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 9,895 | 11% |
| Krishnasmy, G. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 8,443 | 9% |
| Iniyadayalan, G. | Independent | 989 | 1% |
| Balarama Gounder, C. | Independent | 640 | 1% |
| Kasirajan, R. | Independent | 576 | 1% |
| Mayakrishnan, Om. G. | Independent | 453 | 0% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Muruganandam, T. N.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
56,156
Lead:
22,102
|
58% |
| Ramachandran, N. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,054 | 35% |
| Munusamy, R. | Independent | 1,304 | 1% |
| Iniyadayalan, G. | Independent | 559 | 1% |
| S. Ramanan | Independent | 365 | 0% |
| K. Venugopal | Independent | 209 | 0% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ramchandran, N
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
41,708
Lead:
1,633
|
49% |
| Krishnasamy, G | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 40,075 | 47% |
| Subramaniyan Gounder, M | Independent | 636 | 1% |
| Ganesan, N | Independent | 467 | 1% |
| Iniyadayalan, G | Independent | 415 | 0% |
| Dharman, D | Independent | 257 | 0% |
Gingee Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
N. Ramachandran
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
26,971
Lead:
3,590
|
36% |
| G. Krishnaswamy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 23,381 | 31% |
| V. Munuswamy | Indian National Congress | 14,186 | 19% |
| C. Subramania Kounder | Janta Party | 6,922 | 9% |
| S.p. Kesavan | Independent | 1,869 | 2% |
| K. Loganathan | Independent | 741 | 1% |
| A.s. Basheer | Independent | 574 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Gingee MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K S Masthan | DMK | 109,625 | 35,803 | 52.99% |
| 2016 | Masthan K S | DMK | 88,440 | 22,057 | 44.51% |
| 2011 | Ganesh Kumar.a | PMK | 77,026 | 1,811 | 44.15% |
| 2006 | Kannan.v | DMK | 62,350 | 12,933 | 48% |
| 2001 | Elumalai. V | AIADMK | 58,564 | 29,086 | 51% |
| 1996 | T. Natarajan | DMK | 51,327 | 25,434 | 41% |
| 1991 | Eramasass S.s.r. | INC | 57,390 | 23,474 | 50% |
| 1989 | Ramachandiran, N. | DMK | 38,415 | 22,630 | 41% |
| 1984 | Muruganandam, T. N. | INC | 56,156 | 22,102 | 58% |
| 1980 | Ramchandran, N | DMK | 41,708 | 1,633 | 49% |
| 1977 | N. Ramachandran | DMK | 26,971 | 3,590 | 36% |
Gingee Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K S Masthan | DMK |
109,625
(Lead:
35,803)
|
52.99% |
| Rajendhran | PMK | 73,822 | 35.68% | |
| 2016 | Masthan K S | DMK |
88,440
(Lead:
22,057)
|
44.51% |
| Govindasamy A | AIADMK | 66,383 | 33.41% | |
| 2011 | Ganesh Kumar.a | PMK |
77,026
(Lead:
1,811)
|
44.15% |
| Sivalingam. R | DMDK | 75,215 | 43.12% | |
| 2006 | Kannan.v | DMK |
62,350
(Lead:
12,933)
|
48% |
| Masilamani. Dr.r | MDMK | 49,417 | 38% | |
| 2001 | Elumalai. V | AIADMK |
58,564
(Lead:
29,086)
|
51% |
| Rajendran Alias Dheeran. A. | DMK | 29,478 | 26% | |
| 1996 | T. Natarajan | DMK |
51,327
(Lead:
25,434)
|
41% |
| T.n. Muruganandam | INC | 25,893 | 21% | |
| 1991 | Eramasass S.s.r. | INC |
57,390
(Lead:
23,474)
|
50% |
| Ramachandaran N. | DMK | 33,916 | 30% | |
| 1989 | Ramachandiran, N. | DMK |
38,415
(Lead:
22,630)
|
41% |
| Ranganathan, V. | IND | 15,785 | 17% | |
| 1984 | Muruganandam, T. N. | INC |
56,156
(Lead:
22,102)
|
58% |
| Ramachandran, N. | DMK | 34,054 | 35% | |
| 1980 | Ramchandran, N | DMK |
41,708
(Lead:
1,633)
|
49% |
| Krishnasamy, G | AIADMK | 40,075 | 47% | |
| 1977 | N. Ramachandran | DMK |
26,971
(Lead:
3,590)
|
36% |
| G. Krishnaswamy | AIADMK | 23,381 | 31% |
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Tamil Nadu Gingee Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Gingee Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
K S Masthan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Gingee Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Rajendhran of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) by a margin of 35803 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Gingee constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Gingee constituency is 75% DMK and 25% INC, with DMK won 7 times and INC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Gingee Assembly Election?
K S Masthan (DMK) received 52.99% vote share.
Rajendhran (PMK) received 35.68% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Gingee Assembly Election?
K S Masthan (DMK) won the 2021 election with 109625 votes, leading by 35803 votes and securing a 52.99% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Gingee Assembly constituency fall under?
The Gingee Assembly constituency falls under the Arani Lok Sabha constituency of Viluppuram district.
What was the margin of victory in the Gingee Assembly Election 2021?
K S Masthan (DMK) won the Gingee Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 35803 votes over Rajendhran (PMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Arani Lok Sabha area?
The Gingee Assembly constituency is part of the Arani Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Polur, Arani, Cheyyar, Vandavasi (sc), Mailam.
Who were the top candidates for the Gingee Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Gingee Assembly Election 2021 were:
K S Masthan (DMK)
Rajendhran (PMK)
Sukumar (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with K S Masthan (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Gingee Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Gingee Assembly Election 2021 was 78.21%
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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