Karaikal South Assembly Elections 2026
Karaikal South is a key legislative assembly constituency in Puducherry, located in the Puducherry district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. A.m.h. Nazeem, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated Assana of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 12034 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Mari Anthuvan enters the fray.
Karaikal South Assembly constituency is part of the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Ve. Vaithilingam won the Pondicherry parliamentary seat by defeating A Namassivayam of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 136516 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Karaikal South assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Karaikal South Candidates List
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A.m.h. Nazeem
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
17,401
Lead: 12,034
|
71% |
| Assana | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 5,367 | 22% |
| Maari Anthuvan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 699 | 3% |
| A Ramprasad | Independent | 435 | 2% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 221 | 1% |
| S Mohamed Seedique | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 132 | 1% |
| V Murugaia Rajendiran | Independent | 95 | 0% |
| A Nepoliean | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 67 | 0% |
| R Jagateesan | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 39 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.a.u. Asana
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
11,104
Lead: 20
|
47% |
| A.m.h. Nazeem | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 11,084 | 47% |
| A.suresh | All India N.r. Congress | 393 | 2% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 349 | 1% |
| G.manikandan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 268 | 1% |
| H. Mohamed Bilal Maricar | Social Democratic Party Of India | 258 | 1% |
| Pranadartigareswaran @ Mouttouvel | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 119 | 0% |
| S.marie Anthuvan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 97 | 0% |
| Syed Masthan Oli | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 80 | 0% |
| K.selvamani | Bahujan Samaj Party | 26 | 0% |
| Mohamed Tameem Kani | Independent | 22 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A.m.h. Nazeem
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
8,377
Lead: 1,576
|
39% |
| V.k. Ganapathy | Independent | 6,801 | 32% |
| K.a.u. Assana | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 5,966 | 28% |
| Selvamani | Bahujan Samaj Party | 134 | 1% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V.k.ganapathy
Winner
|
Pudhucherry Munnetra Congress |
7,970
Lead: 1,739
|
55% |
| A.v. Subramanian | Indian National Congress | 6,231 | 43% |
| S.a. Mugamudu Yusuf | Independent | 102 | 1% |
| Antoinete.p | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 95 | 1% |
| A. Sattanathan | Independent | 39 | 0% |
| K.selvamany | Bahujan Samaj Party | 23 | 0% |
| M. Subramanian | Independent | 15 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A.v. Subramanian
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
6,138
Lead: 909
|
51% |
| V.k. Ganapathy | Pudhucherry Makkal Congress | 5,229 | 44% |
| Sp. Karuppaiya | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 322 | 3% |
| A. Sainathan | Independent | 103 | 1% |
| H. Sulthan Shah | Independent | 85 | 1% |
| Madhana Marimuthu | Independent | 66 | 1% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A.v. Subramanian
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
6,676
Lead: 1,959
|
56% |
| S. Savarirajan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 4,717 | 40% |
| Kalpakam Ganesan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 106 | 1% |
| A.m. Ismail | Janata Dal | 103 | 1% |
| O. Thethirusamy | Independent | 13 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. V. Subramanian
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
6,189
Lead: 2,465
|
60% |
| S. Savarirajan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 3,724 | 36% |
| S. M. Vappu Maricar | Independent | 91 | 1% |
| M. Mani | Pondicherry Mannila Makkal Munnani | 79 | 1% |
| R. Soupramaniane | Independent | 40 | 0% |
| K. S. Manimaran | Independent | 7 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (1990)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Ramassamy
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
6,012
Lead: 1,784
|
56% |
| S. Savarirajan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 4,228 | 39% |
| M. Murugan | Independent | 246 | 2% |
| Raja Alias S. Gulmohamed Ali | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 69 | 1% |
| K. Anbumani | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 46 | 0% |
| A. Haja Ahamed Tamby Marican | Independent | 41 | 0% |
| S. Dhismass | Janata Party (jp) | 32 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Ramassamy
Winner
|
Independent |
3,808
Lead: 1,415
|
46% |
| A.m. Kassim | Indian National Congress | 2,393 | 29% |
| R. Arumaikannu | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 1,923 | 23% |
| M.s. Haja Maideen | Independent | 25 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Savarirajan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress (i) |
4,867
Lead: 2,649
|
63% |
| S. Ramassamy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 2,218 | 29% |
| K. Kandhi | Indian National Congress (u) | 447 | 6% |
| A. Antonysamy | Independent | 25 | 0% |
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Ramassamy
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
3,424
Lead: 726
|
47% |
| S. Savarirajan | Janta Party | 2,698 | 37% |
| N. Ramasamy | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 570 | 8% |
| A. Mariakulandai | Indian National Congress | 335 | 5% |
| G. Rethinavel | Independent | 203 | 3% |
Strike Rate
Karaikal South MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A.m.h. Nazeem | DMK | 17,401 | 12,034 | 71% |
| 2016 | K.a.u. Asana | AIADMK | 11,104 | 20 | 47% |
| 2011 | A.m.h. Nazeem | DMK | 8,377 | 1,576 | 39% |
| 2006 | V.k.ganapathy | PMC | 7,970 | 1,739 | 55% |
| 2001 | A.v. Subramanian | INC | 6,138 | 909 | 51% |
| 1996 | A.v. Subramanian | INC | 6,676 | 1,959 | 56% |
| 1991 | A. V. Subramanian | INC | 6,189 | 2,465 | 60% |
| 1990 | S. Ramassamy | AIADMK | 6,012 | 1,784 | 56% |
| 1985 | S. Ramassamy | IND | 3,808 | 1,415 | 46% |
| 1980 | S. Savarirajan | INC(I) | 4,867 | 2,649 | 63% |
| 1977 | S. Ramassamy | AIADMK | 3,424 | 726 | 47% |
Karaikal South Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A.m.h. Nazeem | DMK |
17,401
(Lead: 12,034)
|
71% |
| Assana | AIADMK | 5,367 | 22% | |
| 2016 | K.a.u. Asana | AIADMK |
11,104
(Lead: 20)
|
47% |
| A.m.h. Nazeem | DMK | 11,084 | 47% | |
| 2011 | A.m.h. Nazeem | DMK |
8,377
(Lead: 1,576)
|
39% |
| V.k. Ganapathy | IND | 6,801 | 32% | |
| 2006 | V.k.ganapathy | PMC |
7,970
(Lead: 1,739)
|
55% |
| A.v. Subramanian | INC | 6,231 | 43% | |
| 2001 | A.v. Subramanian | INC |
6,138
(Lead: 909)
|
51% |
| V.k. Ganapathy | PMC | 5,229 | 44% | |
| 1996 | A.v. Subramanian | INC |
6,676
(Lead: 1,959)
|
56% |
| S. Savarirajan | DMK | 4,717 | 40% | |
| 1991 | A. V. Subramanian | INC |
6,189
(Lead: 2,465)
|
60% |
| S. Savarirajan | DMK | 3,724 | 36% | |
| 1990 | S. Ramassamy | AIADMK |
6,012
(Lead: 1,784)
|
56% |
| S. Savarirajan | DMK | 4,228 | 39% | |
| 1985 | S. Ramassamy | IND |
3,808
(Lead: 1,415)
|
46% |
| A.m. Kassim | INC | 2,393 | 29% | |
| 1980 | S. Savarirajan | INC(I) |
4,867
(Lead: 2,649)
|
63% |
| S. Ramassamy | AIADMK | 2,218 | 29% | |
| 1977 | S. Ramassamy | AIADMK |
3,424
(Lead: 726)
|
47% |
| S. Savarirajan | JNP | 2,698 | 37% |
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Puducherry Karaikal South Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Karaikal South Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
A.m.h. Nazeem of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Karaikal South Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Assana of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 12034 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Karaikal South constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Karaikal South constituency is 57% INC and 43% AIADMK, with INC won 4 times and AIADMK won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Karaikal South Assembly Election?
A.m.h. Nazeem (DMK) received 71% vote share.
Assana (AIADMK) received 22% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Karaikal South Assembly Election?
A.m.h. Nazeem (DMK) won the 2021 election with 17401 votes, leading by 12034 votes and securing a 71% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Karaikal South Assembly constituency fall under?
The Karaikal South Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency of Karaikal district.
What was the margin of victory in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2021?
A.m.h. Nazeem (DMK) won the Karaikal South Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 12034 votes over Assana (AIADMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Pondicherry Lok Sabha area?
The Karaikal South 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, Kalapet, Muthialpet, Raj Bhavan, Oupalam, Orleampeth, Nellithope, Mudaliarpet, Ariankuppam, Manavely, Embalam (sc), Nettapakkam (sc), Bahour, Nedungadu (sc), Thirunallar, Karaikal North, Neravy- T.r. Pattin, Mahe, Yanam.
Who were the top candidates for the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2021 were:
A.m.h. Nazeem (DMK)
Assana (AIADMK)
Maari Anthuvan (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with A.m.h. Nazeem (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2021 was 75.09%
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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