Kalapet Assembly Election Results 2026
Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Kalapet constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 92.72% voting has been recorded in the Kalapet constituency. The Kalapet constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in Puducherry ’s governance. The Kalapet 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, P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram of the BJP, K Kamaraj of the NTK, and D Sasikumar of TVK are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2021 in Puducherry, Kalyanasundaram of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating A. Senthil @ Ramesh of the Independent with a margin of 3508 votes. The Kalapet Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Ve. Vaithilingam won the Pondicherry Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 136516 votes, defeating A Namassivayam of the Bharatiya Janata Party.Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
Kalapet Candidates List
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Kalapet Assembly Election Results 2021 to 2011
Kalapet Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kalyanasundaram
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
13,277
Lead:
3,508
|
45% |
| A. Senthil @ Ramesh | Independent | 9,769 | 33% |
| S. Muthuvel | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,769 | 13% |
| Kamaraj | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,321 | 4% |
| Gr. Chandra Mohan | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 685 | 2% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 453 | 2% |
| S. Hariharan | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 157 | 1% |
| C. Asokumar @ Rajkumar | Independent | 97 | 0% |
| E. Vignesh | Independent | 63 | 0% |
| S. Vengadessaperoumal | Independent | 54 | 0% |
| P. Kaliamurthy | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 39 | 0% |
| Balasoubremaniane. A | Independent | 36 | 0% |
| L. Subbulakshmi | Independent | 31 | 0% |
Kalapet Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M.o.h.f. Shahjahan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
9,839
Lead:
634
|
35% |
| P.m.l. Kalyanasundaram | Independent | 9,205 | 33% |
| N. Viswanathan | All India N.r. Congress | 3,841 | 14% |
| V.c. Ezhumalai@kasilingam | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,694 | 13% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 377 | 1% |
| P. Selvarassou | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 271 | 1% |
| S. Arunachalam | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 219 | 1% |
| I.m.s. Balaji | Bharatiya Janta Party | 184 | 1% |
| Farook | Independent | 118 | 0% |
| V. Kumari | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 89 | 0% |
| A. Mohanasundaram | Independent | 73 | 0% |
| Dr. M. Hariharan | Independent | 42 | 0% |
| N. Periyannan @ Thangavel | Independent | 36 | 0% |
| L. Subbulakshmi | Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi | 33 | 0% |
| Saravanan | Agimk | 21 | 0% |
Kalapet Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.m.l. Kalyana Sundaram
Winner
|
All India N.r. Congress |
14,132
Lead:
6,366
|
62% |
| M.o.h.f Shahjahan | Indian National Congress | 7,766 | 34% |
| L. Karunakaran | Bharatiya Janta Party | 214 | 1% |
| U. Kalyanasundaram | Independent | 197 | 1% |
| Subramanian | Independent | 120 | 1% |
| I.m.s. Balaji | Independent | 82 | 0% |
| Segar | Independent | 57 | 0% |
| R. Kalyanasundaram | Independent | 45 | 0% |
| P. Kalyanasundaram | Independent | 24 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Kalapet MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kalyanasundaram | BJP | 13,277 | 3,508 | 45% |
| 2016 | M.o.h.f. Shahjahan | INC | 9,839 | 634 | 35% |
| 2011 | P.m.l. Kalyana Sundaram | AINRC | 14,132 | 6,366 | 62% |
Kalapet Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kalyanasundaram | BJP |
13,277
(Lead:
3,508)
|
45% |
| A. Senthil @ Ramesh | IND | 9,769 | 33% | |
| 2016 | M.o.h.f. Shahjahan | INC |
9,839
(Lead:
634)
|
35% |
| P.m.l. Kalyanasundaram | IND | 9,205 | 33% | |
| 2011 | P.m.l. Kalyana Sundaram | AINRC |
14,132
(Lead:
6,366)
|
62% |
| M.o.h.f Shahjahan | INC | 7,766 | 34% |
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Puducherry Kalapet Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kalapet Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Kalyanasundaram of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Kalapet Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating A. Senthil @ Ramesh of the Independent (IND) by a margin of 3508 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kalapet constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kalapet constituency is 50% BJP and 50% INC, with BJP won 1 time and INC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Kalapet Assembly Election?
Kalyanasundaram (BJP) received 45% vote share.
A. Senthil @ Ramesh (IND) received 33% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Kalapet Assembly Election?
Kalyanasundaram (BJP) won the 2021 election with 13277 votes, leading by 3508 votes and securing a 45% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kalapet Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kalapet Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency of Pondicherry district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kalapet Assembly Election 2021?
Kalyanasundaram (BJP) won the Kalapet Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 3508 votes over A. Senthil @ Ramesh (IND).
What are the key constituencies in the Pondicherry Lok Sabha area?
The Kalapet Assembly constituency is part of the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Mannadipet, Thirubhuvanai (sc), Oussudu (sc), Mangalam, Villianur, Ozhukarai, Kadirgamam, Indira Nagar, Thattanchavady, Kamraj Nagar, Lawspet, Muthialpet, Raj Bhavan, Oupalam, Orleampeth, Nellithope, Mudaliarpet, Ariankuppam, Manavely, Embalam (sc), Nettapakkam (sc), Bahour, Nedungadu (sc), Thirunallar, Karaikal North, Karaikal South, Neravy- T.r. Pattin, Mahe, Yanam.
Who were the top candidates for the Kalapet Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Kalapet Assembly Election 2021 were:
Kalyanasundaram (BJP)
A. Senthil @ Ramesh (IND)
S. Muthuvel (DMK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Kalyanasundaram (BJP) 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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