Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026
The Karaikal South constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 85.46% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
AHM Nazeem of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam won the seat by defeating Avs Sakthivel Prabu of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 5862 votes.The Karaikal South 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. Below you can find the Karaikal South Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Karaikal South Candidates List
Puducherry Assembly Constituencies
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ahm Nazeem
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
12,543
Lead:
5,862
|
49% |
| Avs Sakthivel Prabu | Indian National Congress | 6,681 | 26% |
| Kau Asana | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 4,346 | 17% |
| Arul Murugan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,354 | 5% |
| Mari Anthuvan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 283 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 142 | 1% |
| A.h. Abdul Basith | Independent | 107 | 0% |
| M.c. Samir @ Ahamed Alfasy | Independent | 42 | 0% |
| Mageshwari | Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam | 24 | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ahm Nazeem | DMK | 12,543 | 5,862 | 49% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ahm Nazeem | DMK |
12,543
(Lead:
5,862)
|
49% |
| Avs Sakthivel Prabu | INC | 6,681 | 26% | |
| 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 2026 election?
Ahm Nazeem of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Karaikal South Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Avs Sakthivel Prabu of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 5862 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% DMK, with INC won 4 times and DMK won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Karaikal South Assembly Election?
Ahm Nazeem (DMK) received 49% vote share.
Avs Sakthivel Prabu (INC) received 26% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Karaikal South Assembly Election?
Ahm Nazeem (DMK) won the 2026 election with 12543 votes, leading by 5862 votes and securing a 49% 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 2026?
Ahm Nazeem (DMK) won the Karaikal South Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 5862 votes over Avs Sakthivel Prabu (INC).
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 2026?
The top candidates in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2026 were:
Ahm Nazeem (DMK)
Avs Sakthivel Prabu (INC)
Kau Asana (TVK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ahm Nazeem (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Karaikal South Assembly Election 2026 was 85.46%
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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