Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Manavely constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 91.36% voting has been recorded in the Manavely constituency. The Manavely constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in Puducherry ’s governance. The Manavely 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, Embalam R. Selvam of the BJP, M S Ilangovan of the NTK, and B Ramu of TVK are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2021 in Puducherry, Embalam R.selvam of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Anandharaman of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 8132 votes. The Manavely 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.
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Embalam R.selvam
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
17,225
Lead:
8,132
|
58% |
| Anandharaman | Indian National Congress | 9,093 | 30% |
| Elangovan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,555 | 5% |
| T Anandan | Independent | 613 | 2% |
| K.sundarambal | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 426 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 405 | 1% |
| Thamizharasan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 260 | 1% |
| Dhorapadiar @ V.velusamy | Independent | 178 | 1% |
| V Thirunavukarasu | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 84 | 0% |
| R. Veerapudhiran | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 62 | 0% |
| J Veerasekaran | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 35 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R.k.r. Anantharaman
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
9,326
Lead:
2,715
|
34% |
| G. Suresh | All India N.r. Congress | 6,611 | 24% |
| Embalam Selvam @ R. Selvam | Independent | 5,831 | 21% |
| P. Purushothaman | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,350 | 12% |
| P. Rajakumar | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi | 833 | 3% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 442 | 2% |
| K. Pandurangan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 258 | 1% |
| N. Murugesan | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 246 | 1% |
| Thanga. Vikraman | Bharatiya Janta Party | 174 | 1% |
| J. Veerasekaran | Independent | 165 | 1% |
| Selvamani | Tavk | 128 | 0% |
| C. Outtoucattane | Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi | 45 | 0% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.purushothaman
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
13,979
Lead:
4,333
|
58% |
| R.k.r. Anantharaman | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 9,646 | 40% |
| S.kumar | Independent | 244 | 1% |
| J. Veerasekaran | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 241 | 1% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Embalam R.selvam | BJP | 17,225 | 8,132 | 58% |
| 2016 | R.k.r. Anantharaman | INC | 9,326 | 2,715 | 34% |
| 2011 | P.purushothaman | AIADMK | 13,979 | 4,333 | 58% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Embalam R.selvam | BJP |
17,225
(Lead:
8,132)
|
58% |
| Anandharaman | INC | 9,093 | 30% | |
| 2016 | R.k.r. Anantharaman | INC |
9,326
(Lead:
2,715)
|
34% |
| G. Suresh | AINRC | 6,611 | 24% | |
| 2011 | P.purushothaman | AIADMK |
13,979
(Lead:
4,333)
|
58% |
| R.k.r. Anantharaman | PMK | 9,646 | 40% |
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Embalam R.selvam of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Manavely Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Anandharaman of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 8132 votes.
The strike rate in the Manavely constituency is 50% BJP and 50% INC, with BJP won 1 time and INC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
Embalam R.selvam (BJP) received 58% vote share.
Anandharaman (INC) received 30% vote share.
Embalam R.selvam (BJP) won the 2021 election with 17225 votes, leading by 8132 votes and securing a 58% vote share.
The Manavely Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency of Pondicherry district.
Embalam R.selvam (BJP) won the Manavely Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 8132 votes over Anandharaman (INC).
The Manavely 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, Embalam (sc), Nettapakkam (sc), Bahour, Nedungadu (sc), Thirunallar, Karaikal North, Karaikal South, Neravy- T.r. Pattin, Mahe, Yanam.
The top candidates in the Manavely Assembly Election 2021 were:
Embalam R.selvam (BJP)
Anandharaman (INC)
Elangovan (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Embalam R.selvam (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.