Kumbakonam Assembly Elections 2026
Kumbakonam is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Thanjavur district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Anbazhagan, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated G.m.sridhar Vandayar of the MRMK by a margin of 21383 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Ananth takes on TVK’s R. Vinoth and TMC(M)’s M.K.R. Ashok Kumar in a high-stakes triangular fight.
Kumbakonam Assembly constituency is part of the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate R. Sudha won the Mayiladuthurai parliamentary seat by defeating Babu P of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a margin of 271183 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Kumbakonam assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Kumbakonam Candidates List
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anbazhagan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
96,057
Lead:
21,383
|
48.62% |
| G.m.sridhar Vandayar | MRMK | 74,674 | 37.80% |
| Anandh | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 12,480 | 6.32% |
| S.balamurugan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 6,523 | 3.30% |
| Gopalakrishnan | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 5,276 | 2.67% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,648 | 0.83% |
| Gurumoorthi, D. | Independent | 234 | 0.12% |
| Ayyappan, M. | Independent | 209 | 0.11% |
| Vijayakumar, C. | Independent | 190 | 0.10% |
| Subramanian, P. | Independent | 153 | 0.08% |
| Prakash, P. | Independent | 120 | 0.06% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G.anbalagan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
85,048
Lead:
8,457
|
45.67% |
| Rathna.s | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 76,591 | 41.13% |
| Paramasivam.d | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 8,098 | 4.35% |
| K.venkatraman | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 8,048 | 4.32% |
| Mani Senthil | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 2,937 | 1.58% |
| Annamalai | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,934 | 1.58% |
| Others | Others | 2,593 | 1.39% |
| Vijayakumar.c | Independent | 569 | 0.31% |
| Arokkiyaraj.v | Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi | 456 | 0.24% |
| Kalavathy.t | Bahujan Samaj Party | 371 | 0.20% |
| Fathima . R | Independent | 367 | 0.20% |
| Gurumoorthy.d | Independent | 266 | 0.14% |
| Vinoth.r | Independent | 240 | 0.13% |
| Kamaraj.p | Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazagham | 179 | 0.10% |
| Ramkumar.s | Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi | 130 | 0.07% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anbalagan.g
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
78,642
Lead:
1,272
|
48.72% |
| Eramanathan.rama | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 77,370 | 47.93% |
| Annamalai.pl | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,606 | 0.99% |
| Dhasnamurthi.m.b.s | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1,087 | 0.67% |
| Rajkumar.g | Bahujan Samaj Party | 727 | 0.45% |
| Vijayalakshmi Kudanthi.s | Independent | 649 | 0.40% |
| Panimayamaryraj.m | Independent | 555 | 0.34% |
| Mohan.r | Independent | 478 | 0.30% |
| Subramanian.p | Independent | 294 | 0.18% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani.ko.si
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
65,305
Lead:
14,141
|
52% |
| Eramanathan.rama | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 51,164 | 41% |
| Devadoss (kuppal).g | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 5,195 | 4% |
| Godhandaraman.r | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,629 | 1% |
| Venkatramani.r | Independent | 824 | 1% |
| Ramakrishnan.t | Bahujan Samaj Party | 530 | 0% |
| Sankaranarayanan.a | Samajwadi Party | 391 | 0% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani Ko.si.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
60,515
Lead:
6,496
|
51% |
| Eramanathan.rama | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 54,019 | 46% |
| Stalin R. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 1,480 | 1% |
| Jayasankar.a. | Independent | 885 | 1% |
| Devados.g. Kuppal | Independent | 651 | 1% |
| Rethinakumar .p | Independent | 366 | 0% |
| Balakrishnan N. | Independent | 173 | 0% |
| Ganeshkumar.k. | Independent | 153 | 0% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani K.s.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
69,849
Lead:
35,310
|
60% |
| Eramanatham Erama | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,539 | 30% |
| Kaliaperumal V. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,221 | 3% |
| Nagaraj A.h. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,582 | 1% |
| Balasubramanian G. | Independent | 1,537 | 1% |
| Santhanaraman | Independent | 1,031 | 1% |
| Sankaran T. | Independent | 441 | 0% |
| Balakrishnan N. | Independent | 127 | 0% |
| Uppili Srinivasan | Independent | 112 | 0% |
| Krishna Kumar R. | Independent | 93 | 0% |
| Perumal V. | Independent | 81 | 0% |
| Subramanian A. | Independent | 80 | 0% |
| Rajangam K. | Independent | 70 | 0% |
| Aiyappan S. | Independent | 68 | 0% |
| Balanagamaiyyan K. | Independent | 67 | 0% |
| Sivaraj K. | Independent | 54 | 0% |
| Ravi Kumar M. | Independent | 53 | 0% |
| Ravichandran K. | Tamilaga Janata | 50 | 0% |
| Muthian Alias K.g.k. Moorthy | Independent | 44 | 0% |
| Selvam G. | Independent | 35 | 0% |
| Hajamydeen K. | Independent | 20 | 0% |
| Thirunavukkarasu R. | Independent | 17 | 0% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eramanathan R.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
67,271
Lead:
36,309
|
63% |
| Kumarasamy S. | Janata Dal | 30,962 | 29% |
| Ganesan V. G. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 2,971 | 3% |
| Sonraj A. R. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,137 | 1% |
| Ganesan S. | Independent | 377 | 0% |
| Kurusamy S. | Independent | 157 | 0% |
| Nagappan R. | Independent | 121 | 0% |
| Umakathab K. A | Independent | 104 | 0% |
| Jeevanandam A. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 86 | 0% |
| Shanmugam C. | Independent | 70 | 0% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani K.s.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
36,763
Lead:
7,692
|
34% |
| Krishnamoorthy K. | Indian National Congress | 29,071 | 27% |
| Krishnamurthy S.h. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 26,906 | 25% |
| Kumarasamy S. | Independent | 11,919 | 11% |
| Murugaiyan S. | Independent | 127 | 0% |
| Gandhi, A. | Independent | 110 | 0% |
| Rajasekekaran S. | Independent | 65 | 0% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Krishnamoorthy, K.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
58,334
Lead:
37,668
|
62% |
| Kaliyanasudaram, S. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 20,666 | 22% |
| Padmanthan, R. | Janta Party | 9,027 | 10% |
| Jayaraman, T.r.v. | Indian Congress (j) | 1,083 | 1% |
| Arumugam , K. | Independent | 539 | 1% |
| Sowrirajan, P. | Independent | 305 | 0% |
| Ayyappan, S. | Independent | 215 | 0% |
| Alagarsamy, K.a. | Independent | 171 | 0% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pakeer Mohamed, E. S. M.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress (i) |
45,038
Lead:
9,623
|
55% |
| Eradha, S. R. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 35,415 | 43% |
Kumbakonam Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S.r. Eradha
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
26,432
Lead:
2,982
|
32% |
| O. Vadivelu Mazhavarayar | Indian National Congress | 23,450 | 29% |
| R. Durai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 17,460 | 21% |
| C.r. Santhanam | Janta Party | 12,814 | 16% |
| K. Ramani | Independent | 1,116 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Kumbakonam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Anbazhagan | DMK | 96,057 | 21,383 | 48.62% |
| 2016 | G.anbalagan | DMK | 85,048 | 8,457 | 45.67% |
| 2011 | Anbalagan.g | DMK | 78,642 | 1,272 | 48.72% |
| 2006 | Mani.ko.si | DMK | 65,305 | 14,141 | 52% |
| 2001 | Mani Ko.si. | DMK | 60,515 | 6,496 | 51% |
| 1996 | Mani K.s. | DMK | 69,849 | 35,310 | 60% |
| 1991 | Eramanathan R. | AIADMK | 67,271 | 36,309 | 63% |
| 1989 | Mani K.s. | DMK | 36,763 | 7,692 | 34% |
| 1984 | Krishnamoorthy, K. | INC | 58,334 | 37,668 | 62% |
| 1980 | Pakeer Mohamed, E. S. M. | INC(I) | 45,038 | 9,623 | 55% |
| 1977 | S.r. Eradha | AIADMK | 26,432 | 2,982 | 32% |
Kumbakonam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Anbazhagan | DMK |
96,057
(Lead:
21,383)
|
48.62% |
| G.m.sridhar Vandayar | MRMK | 74,674 | 37.80% | |
| 2016 | G.anbalagan | DMK |
85,048
(Lead:
8,457)
|
45.67% |
| Rathna.s | AIADMK | 76,591 | 41.13% | |
| 2011 | Anbalagan.g | DMK |
78,642
(Lead:
1,272)
|
48.72% |
| Eramanathan.rama | AIADMK | 77,370 | 47.93% | |
| 2006 | Mani.ko.si | DMK |
65,305
(Lead:
14,141)
|
52% |
| Eramanathan.rama | AIADMK | 51,164 | 41% | |
| 2001 | Mani Ko.si. | DMK |
60,515
(Lead:
6,496)
|
51% |
| Eramanathan.rama | AIADMK | 54,019 | 46% | |
| 1996 | Mani K.s. | DMK |
69,849
(Lead:
35,310)
|
60% |
| Eramanatham Erama | AIADMK | 34,539 | 30% | |
| 1991 | Eramanathan R. | AIADMK |
67,271
(Lead:
36,309)
|
63% |
| Kumarasamy S. | JD | 30,962 | 29% | |
| 1989 | Mani K.s. | DMK |
36,763
(Lead:
7,692)
|
34% |
| Krishnamoorthy K. | INC | 29,071 | 27% | |
| 1984 | Krishnamoorthy, K. | INC |
58,334
(Lead:
37,668)
|
62% |
| Kaliyanasudaram, S. | DMK | 20,666 | 22% | |
| 1980 | Pakeer Mohamed, E. S. M. | INC(I) |
45,038
(Lead:
9,623)
|
55% |
| Eradha, S. R. | AIADMK | 35,415 | 43% | |
| 1977 | S.r. Eradha | AIADMK |
26,432
(Lead:
2,982)
|
32% |
| O. Vadivelu Mazhavarayar | INC | 23,450 | 29% |
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Tamil Nadu Kumbakonam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kumbakonam Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Anbazhagan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Kumbakonam Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating G.m.sridhar Vandayar of the MRMK (MRMK) by a margin of 21383 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kumbakonam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kumbakonam constituency is 75% DMK and 25% AIADMK, with DMK won 7 times and AIADMK won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Kumbakonam Assembly Election?
Anbazhagan (DMK) received 48.62% vote share.
G.m.sridhar Vandayar (MRMK) received 37.80% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Kumbakonam Assembly Election?
Anbazhagan (DMK) won the 2021 election with 96057 votes, leading by 21383 votes and securing a 48.62% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kumbakonam Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kumbakonam Assembly constituency falls under the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency of Thanjavur district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kumbakonam Assembly Election 2021?
Anbazhagan (DMK) won the Kumbakonam Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 21383 votes over G.m.sridhar Vandayar (MRMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha area?
The Kumbakonam Assembly constituency is part of the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Sirkazhi (sc), Mayiladuthurai, Poompuhar, Thiruvidaimarudur, Papanasam.
Who were the top candidates for the Kumbakonam Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Kumbakonam Assembly Election 2021 were:
Anbazhagan (DMK)
G.m.sridhar Vandayar (MRMK)
Anandh (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Anbazhagan (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kumbakonam Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Kumbakonam Assembly Election 2021 was 71.44%
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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