Kangayam Assembly Elections 2026
Kangayam is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Tiruppur district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Saminathan, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated A.s.ramalingam of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 7331 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Karmegan takes on TVK’s T. Mani and AIADMK’s NSN Nataraj in a high-stakes triangular fight.
Kangayam Assembly constituency is part of the Erode Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Prakash won the Erode parliamentary seat by defeating Atral Ashok Kumar of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a margin of 236566 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Kangayam assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Kangayam Candidates List
Kangayam Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saminathan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
94,197
Lead:
7,331
|
47.14% |
| A.s.ramalingam | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 86,866 | 43.47% |
| Sivanandham | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 11,307 | 5.66% |
| Appasamy.r | Independent | 2,327 | 1.16% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,027 | 0.51% |
| C.ramesh | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 474 | 0.24% |
| Immanuvel.r | Independent | 435 | 0.22% |
| Ayyavu.n | Bahujan Samaj Party | 421 | 0.21% |
| Manikandan.r | Independent | 330 | 0.17% |
| Nithiyandhan.c | Independent | 285 | 0.14% |
| Nallamuthu.p | Independent | 276 | 0.14% |
| Mani.a | Independent | 273 | 0.14% |
| Gopinath.p | Independent | 247 | 0.12% |
| Selvakumar.k | Independent | 225 | 0.11% |
| Manoharan.s | Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 134 | 0.07% |
| Subramanian.d | Independent | 124 | 0.06% |
| Prabhakaran.g | Independent | 113 | 0.06% |
| Sathyamoorthi.s | Independent | 107 | 0.05% |
| Ravikumar.r | Independent | 100 | 0.05% |
| Rajendran.b | Independent | 95 | 0.05% |
| Jahangeer.k.o. | Independent | 89 | 0.04% |
| Jothi Kalimuthu.g | Independent | 84 | 0.04% |
| Vaduganathan.k.k. | Independent | 83 | 0.04% |
| Sathish Kumar.p | Independent | 62 | 0.03% |
| Sukumaran.n | Independent | 59 | 0.03% |
| Rajendran.p | Independent | 40 | 0.02% |
| Ramalingam.n | Independent | 38 | 0.02% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thaniyarasu U
Winner
|
Kongu Ilaignar Peravai |
83,325
Lead:
13,135
|
45.96% |
| Gopi P | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 70,190 | 38.72% |
| Muthuvenkateshwaran K G | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 12,108 | 6.68% |
| Ushadevi M | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 7,161 | 3.95% |
| Others | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 3,141 | 1.73% |
| Shanmugam V P | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 2,871 | 1.58% |
| Amirtavalli V | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 1,544 | 0.85% |
| Thangavel G | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 1,136 | 0.63% |
| Rajendran B | Independent | 759 | 0.42% |
| Poovathal | Kongu Ilaignar Peravai | 519 | 0.29% |
| Kavinraja S | Independent | 369 | 0.20% |
| Rajandran P | Independent | 344 | 0.19% |
| Senthilkumar S R | Independent | 334 | 0.18% |
| Sukumaran N | Independent | 258 | 0.14% |
| Isreal R | Independent | 188 | 0.10% |
| Sadhasivam K | Independent | 181 | 0.10% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nataraj.nsn
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
96,005
Lead:
41,765
|
60.63% |
| Videyal Sekar.s. | Indian National Congress | 54,240 | 34.26% |
| Ponnusamy.c. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,884 | 1.19% |
| Rajamanickam.n. | Independent | 1,802 | 1.14% |
| Periyasamy.p.k. | Independent | 1,165 | 0.74% |
| Perumal.k. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,129 | 0.71% |
| Krishnamoorthi.v. | Independent | 525 | 0.33% |
| Ramasamy.r. | Independent | 464 | 0.29% |
| Chellamuthu P | Independent | 427 | 0.27% |
| Sukumaran.n. | Independent | 388 | 0.25% |
| Mani.m.r. | Independent | 309 | 0.20% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sekar.s
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
56,946
Lead:
7,296
|
46% |
| Palaniswami.n.m.s | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 49,650 | 40% |
| Kumarasamy.p | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 11,354 | 9% |
| Subramaniyam.k | Janata Dal (united) | 1,883 | 2% |
| Rajendran.p | Independent | 1,443 | 1% |
| Perumal.k | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,081 | 1% |
| Palanisamy.k | Independent | 665 | 1% |
| Sekar.m | Independent | 292 | 0% |
| Kamatchidevi.s | Independent | 245 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Selvi.m.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
58,700
Lead:
11,274
|
51% |
| Rajkumar Manradiyar.n | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 47,426 | 41% |
| Jagadesan.s | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 4,777 | 4% |
| Venkataramanan.s | Independent | 1,797 | 2% |
| Raju.p | Independent | 677 | 1% |
| Sampath.p | Independent | 422 | 0% |
| Periasamy.v.p | Independent | 317 | 0% |
| Karthikeyan.p.m | Independent | 233 | 0% |
| Krishnan.a.k | Independent | 229 | 0% |
| Thangamani.m | Independent | 207 | 0% |
| Chinnasamy.r | Independent | 177 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rajkumar Manraadiar, N.s.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
63,801
Lead:
26,009
|
55% |
| Ramasamy, N. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 37,792 | 33% |
| Periyasamy, K. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 7,497 | 6% |
| Venkatachalam, M.s. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 816 | 1% |
| Chinnasamy Gounder, A.p. | Independent | 353 | 0% |
| Chandrasekaran, M. | Independent | 337 | 0% |
| Ramasamy, N. | Independent | 276 | 0% |
| Mani @ Manian, M. | Independent | 271 | 0% |
| Chandran, M.p. | Independent | 201 | 0% |
| Rajan, K.r. | Independent | 195 | 0% |
| Loganathan, C. | Independent | 166 | 0% |
| Karthikeyan, P.m. | Independent | 126 | 0% |
| Chinnadurai, P. | Independent | 123 | 0% |
| Venkataramanan, S. | Independent | 93 | 0% |
| Angappan, R. | Independent | 89 | 0% |
| Raju @ Sekar, R. | Independent | 86 | 0% |
| Sabikhan, S.b. | Independent | 78 | 0% |
| Arumainathan, A. | Independent | 65 | 0% |
| Paulraj, R.v. | Independent | 60 | 0% |
| Hariharan, P. | Independent | 35 | 0% |
| Palanisamy, M. | Independent | 22 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
J Jayalalitha
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
69,050
Lead:
33,291
|
61% |
| Rajkumar Mandradiar N.s. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 35,759 | 32% |
| Chandramohan V.p. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 623 | 1% |
| Chinnasamy A.p. | Independent | 435 | 0% |
| Easwaran S.k. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 379 | 0% |
| Arumugam P. | Independent | 271 | 0% |
| Ponnusamy P. | Independent | 238 | 0% |
| Subramaniam N. | Independent | 190 | 0% |
| Mani K.s. | Independent | 186 | 0% |
| Shanmugam N.c. | Independent | 150 | 0% |
| Palanisamy P.m. | Independent | 126 | 0% |
| Karuthapandian T.k. | Independent | 123 | 0% |
| Ghanasambanthan D. | Independent | 120 | 0% |
| Venugopal P. | Independent | 104 | 0% |
| Kandasamy R.g. | Independent | 97 | 0% |
| Perumal A. | Independent | 87 | 0% |
| Kanagaraj S. | Independent | 86 | 0% |
| Sreedharan M.s. | Independent | 78 | 0% |
| Munusamy S. | Independent | 75 | 0% |
| Periasamy A. | Independent | 72 | 0% |
| Kumaraswamy C. | Independent | 71 | 0% |
| Rajendran K.n. | Independent | 70 | 0% |
| Athinarayanan N. | Independent | 62 | 0% |
| Veerappa Gounder Vtr | Independent | 56 | 0% |
| Nagoor Meeran Peer Mohamead U. | Independent | 54 | 0% |
| Rangasamy K. | Independent | 50 | 0% |
| Kumarasubramaniam T. | Independent | 45 | 0% |
| Ramachandran S. | Independent | 41 | 0% |
| Rangasamy C. | Independent | 39 | 0% |
| Thangavel B. | Independent | 25 | 0% |
| Killivallan U.k. | Independent | 12 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Marappan, P.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) |
43,834
Lead:
7,671
|
39% |
| P. Rathingamy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 36,163 | 33% |
| K. Chinnasamy Gr. | Indian National Congress | 21,259 | 19% |
| Appu Alias Chinnasamy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 4,002 | 4% |
| P. Krishnasamy | Independent | 962 | 1% |
| N.g. Sivasabapathy | Independent | 477 | 0% |
| Aruchamy | Independent | 453 | 0% |
| P. Ponusamy | Independent | 292 | 0% |
| Koladan Alias Kolandasamy | Independent | 277 | 0% |
| Rasendiran | Independent | 251 | 0% |
| Sahdevan | Independent | 183 | 0% |
| Arumugam | Independent | 169 | 0% |
| P. Sivasubramanian | Independent | 132 | 0% |
| A.p. Chinnasamy | Independent | 120 | 0% |
| K.v. Ramasamy | Independent | 86 | 0% |
| K.m. Palanisamy | Independent | 70 | 0% |
| Raja Manickam | Independent | 46 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.c. Palanisamy
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
54,252
Lead:
16,757
|
55% |
| M.sivasabapathy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 37,495 | 38% |
| K.namasivayam | Independent | 921 | 1% |
| Chinnasmay | Independent | 882 | 1% |
| Arumugham | Independent | 337 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Krishnaswamy, K. G.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
45,950
Lead:
11,609
|
55% |
| Sivasabapathi, M. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,341 | 41% |
| Subbaramaniam, K. J. | Independent | 826 | 1% |
| Chenniappan, C. | Independent | 471 | 1% |
| Murugesan, P. | Independent | 326 | 0% |
Kangayam Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R.k.s. Dhandapani
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
31,665
Lead:
13,167
|
41% |
| M. Sivasabapathy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 18,498 | 24% |
| K.g. Subbiah Gounder | Indian National Congress | 15,935 | 21% |
| M. Arjunan | Janta Party | 6,883 | 9% |
| K.j. Subramaniam | Independent | 1,412 | 2% |
| M. Nachimuthu | Independent | 830 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Kangayam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saminathan | DMK | 94,197 | 7,331 | 47.14% |
| 2016 | Thaniyarasu U | KIP | 83,325 | 13,135 | 45.96% |
| 2011 | Nataraj.nsn | AIADMK | 96,005 | 41,765 | 60.63% |
| 2006 | Sekar.s | INC | 56,946 | 7,296 | 46% |
| 2001 | Selvi.m. | AIADMK | 58,700 | 11,274 | 51% |
| 1996 | Rajkumar Manraadiar, N.s. | DMK | 63,801 | 26,009 | 55% |
| 1991 | J Jayalalitha | AIADMK | 69,050 | 33,291 | 61% |
| 1989 | Marappan, P. | ADK(JL) | 43,834 | 7,671 | 39% |
| 1984 | K.c. Palanisamy | AIADMK | 54,252 | 16,757 | 55% |
| 1980 | Krishnaswamy, K. G. | AIADMK | 45,950 | 11,609 | 55% |
| 1977 | R.k.s. Dhandapani | AIADMK | 31,665 | 13,167 | 41% |
Kangayam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saminathan | DMK |
94,197
(Lead:
7,331)
|
47.14% |
| A.s.ramalingam | AIADMK | 86,866 | 43.47% | |
| 2016 | Thaniyarasu U | KIP |
83,325
(Lead:
13,135)
|
45.96% |
| Gopi P | KIP | 70,190 | 38.72% | |
| 2011 | Nataraj.nsn | AIADMK |
96,005
(Lead:
41,765)
|
60.63% |
| Videyal Sekar.s. | INC | 54,240 | 34.26% | |
| 2006 | Sekar.s | INC |
56,946
(Lead:
7,296)
|
46% |
| Palaniswami.n.m.s | AIADMK | 49,650 | 40% | |
| 2001 | Selvi.m. | AIADMK |
58,700
(Lead:
11,274)
|
51% |
| Rajkumar Manradiyar.n | DMK | 47,426 | 41% | |
| 1996 | Rajkumar Manraadiar, N.s. | DMK |
63,801
(Lead:
26,009)
|
55% |
| Ramasamy, N. | AIADMK | 37,792 | 33% | |
| 1991 | J Jayalalitha | AIADMK |
69,050
(Lead:
33,291)
|
61% |
| Rajkumar Mandradiar N.s. | DMK | 35,759 | 32% | |
| 1989 | Marappan, P. | ADK(JL) |
43,834
(Lead:
7,671)
|
39% |
| P. Rathingamy | DMK | 36,163 | 33% | |
| 1984 | K.c. Palanisamy | AIADMK |
54,252
(Lead:
16,757)
|
55% |
| M.sivasabapathy | DMK | 37,495 | 38% | |
| 1980 | Krishnaswamy, K. G. | AIADMK |
45,950
(Lead:
11,609)
|
55% |
| Sivasabapathi, M. | DMK | 34,341 | 41% | |
| 1977 | R.k.s. Dhandapani | AIADMK |
31,665
(Lead:
13,167)
|
41% |
| M. Sivasabapathy | DMK | 18,498 | 24% |
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Tamil Nadu Kangayam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kangayam Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Saminathan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Kangayam Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating A.s.ramalingam of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 7331 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kangayam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kangayam constituency is 75% AIADMK and 25% DMK, with AIADMK won 6 times and DMK won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Kangayam Assembly Election?
Saminathan (DMK) received 47.14% vote share.
A.s.ramalingam (AIADMK) received 43.47% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Kangayam Assembly Election?
Saminathan (DMK) won the 2021 election with 94197 votes, leading by 7331 votes and securing a 47.14% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kangayam Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kangayam Assembly constituency falls under the Erode Lok Sabha constituency of Erode district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kangayam Assembly Election 2021?
Saminathan (DMK) won the Kangayam Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 7331 votes over A.s.ramalingam (AIADMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Erode Lok Sabha area?
The Kangayam Assembly constituency is part of the Erode Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kumarapalayam, Erode (east), Erode (west), Modakkurichi, Dharapuram (sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Kangayam Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Kangayam Assembly Election 2021 were:
Saminathan (DMK)
A.s.ramalingam (AIADMK)
Sivanandham (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Saminathan (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kangayam Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Kangayam Assembly Election 2021 was 77.29%
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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