Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results 2026
The Oddanchatram constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 90.47% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Chakkarapani of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam won the seat by defeating Vidiyal S. Sekar of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 43249 votes.The Oddanchatram Assembly constituency falls under the Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Communist Party Of India (marxist) candidate R Sachidanandam won the Dindigul Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 443821 votes, defeating Mohamed Mubarak M A of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Below you can find the Oddanchatram Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Oddanchatram Candidates List
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chakkarapani
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
93,099
Lead:
43,249
|
46.17% |
| Vidiyal S. Sekar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 49,850 | 24.72% |
| S. Mohan | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 49,155 | 24.38% |
| Ragupathi | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 5,454 | 2.71% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,491 | 0.74% |
| Prabaharan. M | Independent | 646 | 0.32% |
| Murugaraj. P | Bahujan Samaj Party | 516 | 0.26% |
| Alagiyannan. A | Independent | 301 | 0.15% |
| Nagul Prakash. A | Independent | 240 | 0.12% |
| Raghunath. K | Independent | 216 | 0.11% |
| Manikannan. A | Independent | 192 | 0.10% |
| Kumarrathinam. M | Independent | 175 | 0.09% |
| Chellamuthu. K | Independent | 101 | 0.05% |
| Ananthraj. T | Independent | 99 | 0.05% |
| Arumugam. M | Independent | 89 | 0.04% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Sakkarapani
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
109,970
Lead:
28,742
|
54.51% |
| N.p.natraj | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 81,228 | 40.26% |
| Sakthidevi | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 4,944 | 2.45% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,457 | 0.72% |
| M.sivakumar | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 1,427 | 0.71% |
| Abdul Hadi A | TMJK | 1,082 | 0.54% |
| Murugaraj P | Bahujan Samaj Party | 529 | 0.26% |
| Marimuthu T.s | Independent | 407 | 0.20% |
| Balasubramani S | Independent | 356 | 0.18% |
| Chellamuthu K | Independent | 100 | 0.05% |
| Ravi M | Anaithu Makkal Puratchi Katchi | 61 | 0.03% |
| Sivanesan K | Independent | 59 | 0.03% |
| Ravichandran K | My India Party | 52 | 0.03% |
| Sivaprakash S | Independent | 44 | 0.02% |
| Shanmugavel P | Independent | 40 | 0.02% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sakkarapani R
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
121,715
Lead:
65,727
|
64.69% |
| Kittusamy K | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 55,988 | 29.76% |
| Santhanam K | Communist Party of India | 3,684 | 1.96% |
| Palanisamy S.k | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,909 | 1.01% |
| Others | Others | 1,274 | 0.68% |
| Muthukumar K | Independent | 1,050 | 0.56% |
| Arumugam M | Nationalist Congress Party | 701 | 0.37% |
| Selvakumar K | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 611 | 0.32% |
| Velliyangiri S | Independent | 447 | 0.24% |
| Marimuthu T S | Independent | 435 | 0.23% |
| Mohamed Nainer M | Independent | 420 | 0.22% |
| Arulananthan P | Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi | 376 | 0.20% |
| Shanmugam K | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 367 | 0.20% |
| Sakthivel A | Independent | 258 | 0.14% |
| Chellamuthu K | Independent | 93 | 0.05% |
| Shanmugavel P | Independent | 86 | 0.05% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sakkarapani.r
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
87,743
Lead:
14,933
|
51.99% |
| Baalasubramani. P | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 72,810 | 43.14% |
| Velkumar.p, | Independent | 3,092 | 1.83% |
| Palanisamy.s.k | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,708 | 1.01% |
| Pitchai Muthu. R, | Bahujan Samaj Party | 744 | 0.44% |
| Chellamuthu. K | Independent | 672 | 0.40% |
| Gurusamy.s | Independent | 567 | 0.34% |
| Vijayasundaram. A, | Independent | 432 | 0.26% |
| Chinnaraja. D, | Independent | 313 | 0.19% |
| Kannappan.k | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 228 | 0.14% |
| Shanmugavel. P. | Independent | 135 | 0.08% |
| Sivaprakasam. K. | Independent | 129 | 0.08% |
| Arumugam. C, | Independent | 110 | 0.07% |
| Karuppuchamy.c, | Independent | 102 | 0.06% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sakkarapani.r
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
63,811
Lead:
19,903
|
54% |
| Nallasamy.k.p | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 43,908 | 37% |
| Balasubramani.s | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 5,457 | 5% |
| Karuppusamy.p | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,642 | 1% |
| Murugan.s | Independent | 1,199 | 1% |
| Inbaraja. M | All India Forward Bloc | 739 | 1% |
| Chellamuthu. K | Independent | 595 | 1% |
| Sivasubramani.s | Independent | 514 | 0% |
| Suresh. M | Independent | 460 | 0% |
| Srinivasan.p | Independent | 286 | 0% |
| Sadayappan.k | Independent | 150 | 0% |
| Shanmugavel. P | Independent | 135 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chakkarapani. Ara.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
52,896
Lead:
1,369
|
46% |
| Sellasamy . A..t. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 51,527 | 45% |
| Churchill. Pon | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 4,525 | 4% |
| Loganathan P | Independent | 1,962 | 2% |
| Arjunan. A. | Independent | 1,242 | 1% |
| Murugan. P. | Independent | 556 | 0% |
| Muruganandam. G | Independent | 417 | 0% |
| Karuppuchamy. P. | Independent | 353 | 0% |
| Subramani. M. | Independent | 285 | 0% |
| Kuppusamy. C. | Independent | 247 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sakkarapani, R.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
66,379
Lead:
36,823
|
56% |
| Sellamuthu, K. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 29,556 | 25% |
| Mohan, T. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 8,565 | 7% |
| Eswaravel, R. | Independent | 5,392 | 5% |
| Senniappan, N. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,457 | 1% |
| Mallikaarjunan, A. | Independent | 359 | 0% |
| Subramani, V. | Jharkhand Party | 340 | 0% |
| Sakthivel, N. | Independent | 260 | 0% |
| Kamatchi, N. | Independent | 212 | 0% |
| Shanmugavel, P. | Independent | 182 | 0% |
| Sakthivel, K. | Independent | 160 | 0% |
| Kulandaivel, A. | Independent | 145 | 0% |
| Chelamuthu, K. | Independent | 83 | 0% |
| Panneerselvam, K. | Independent | 80 | 0% |
| Panneerselvam, A. | Independent | 51 | 0% |
| Rengasamy, P. | Independent | 47 | 0% |
| Jeyaram, K. | Independent | 36 | 0% |
| Ramasamy, K. | Independent | 27 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A.t Chellasamy
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
72,669
Lead:
42,464
|
68% |
| Mohan T. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 30,205 | 28% |
| Thangaraj K. | Jharkhand Party | 282 | 0% |
| Gopal V. | Independent | 191 | 0% |
| Malayappan K. | Independent | 171 | 0% |
| Vembanan P. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 162 | 0% |
| Karuppusamy S. | Independent | 155 | 0% |
| Naguvel P. | Independent | 110 | 0% |
| Chellamuthu P. | Independent | 87 | 0% |
| Arumugam S. | Independent | 38 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. Kaliappan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
38,540
Lead:
5,841
|
35% |
| P. Balasubramani | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 32,699 | 30% |
| A.p. Palaniappan | Indian National Congress | 25,370 | 23% |
| K. Kuppuswamy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 8,445 | 8% |
| M.v. Gopal | Independent | 1,387 | 1% |
| P. Rengasamy | Independent | 279 | 0% |
| P. Naguvel | Independent | 275 | 0% |
| K. Malayapopan | Independent | 187 | 0% |
| N. Kandasamy | Independent | 118 | 0% |
| A. Ramamoorthi | Independent | 111 | 0% |
| A. Malika Arjunan | Independent | 77 | 0% |
| V.s. Mariappa Gounder | Independent | 76 | 0% |
| S. Ponnammal | Independent | 52 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kuppusamy K.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
46,566
Lead:
2,581
|
47% |
| Chellamuthu K. | Independent | 43,985 | 44% |
| Naguvel P. | Independent | 565 | 1% |
| Thangavel M. | Independent | 518 | 1% |
| Chinnappan P. | Independent | 477 | 0% |
| Gopal M.v. | Independent | 471 | 0% |
| Kalyanasamy R. | Independent | 291 | 0% |
| Ramalingam S. | Independent | 217 | 0% |
| Balasubramanian | Independent | 210 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kuppuswamy, K.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
35,269
Lead:
11,387
|
45% |
| Palaniswamy, S. K. | Indian National Congress (i) | 23,882 | 30% |
| Palaniyappan, A. P. | Independent | 18,480 | 23% |
| Maryappa Gounder, V. S. | Independent | 291 | 0% |
Oddanchatram Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A.p. Palaniappan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
27,000
Lead:
4,581
|
37% |
| K. Kuppuswamy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 22,419 | 30% |
| K. Muthusamy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 15,072 | 20% |
| P. Kaliappan | Janta Party | 5,925 | 8% |
| C. Kathamuthu | Independent | 1,696 | 2% |
| R. Kalyanasamy | Independent | 692 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Oddanchatram MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chakkarapani | DMK | 93,099 | 43,249 | 46.17% |
| 2021 | R. Sakkarapani | DMK | 109,970 | 28,742 | 54.51% |
| 2016 | Sakkarapani R | DMK | 121,715 | 65,727 | 64.69% |
| 2011 | Sakkarapani.r | DMK | 87,743 | 14,933 | 51.99% |
| 2006 | Sakkarapani.r | DMK | 63,811 | 19,903 | 54% |
| 2001 | Chakkarapani. Ara. | DMK | 52,896 | 1,369 | 46% |
| 1996 | Sakkarapani, R. | DMK | 66,379 | 36,823 | 56% |
| 1991 | A.t Chellasamy | AIADMK | 72,669 | 42,464 | 68% |
| 1989 | P. Kaliappan | DMK | 38,540 | 5,841 | 35% |
| 1984 | Kuppusamy K. | AIADMK | 46,566 | 2,581 | 47% |
| 1980 | Kuppuswamy, K. | AIADMK | 35,269 | 11,387 | 45% |
| 1977 | A.p. Palaniappan | INC | 27,000 | 4,581 | 37% |
Oddanchatram Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chakkarapani | DMK |
93,099
(Lead:
43,249)
|
46.17% |
| Vidiyal S. Sekar | BJP | 49,850 | 24.72% | |
| 2021 | R. Sakkarapani | DMK |
109,970
(Lead:
28,742)
|
54.51% |
| N.p.natraj | AIADMK | 81,228 | 40.26% | |
| 2016 | Sakkarapani R | DMK |
121,715
(Lead:
65,727)
|
64.69% |
| Kittusamy K | AIADMK | 55,988 | 29.76% | |
| 2011 | Sakkarapani.r | DMK |
87,743
(Lead:
14,933)
|
51.99% |
| Baalasubramani. P | AIADMK | 72,810 | 43.14% | |
| 2006 | Sakkarapani.r | DMK |
63,811
(Lead:
19,903)
|
54% |
| Nallasamy.k.p | AIADMK | 43,908 | 37% | |
| 2001 | Chakkarapani. Ara. | DMK |
52,896
(Lead:
1,369)
|
46% |
| Sellasamy . A..t. | AIADMK | 51,527 | 45% | |
| 1996 | Sakkarapani, R. | DMK |
66,379
(Lead:
36,823)
|
56% |
| Sellamuthu, K. | AIADMK | 29,556 | 25% | |
| 1991 | A.t Chellasamy | AIADMK |
72,669
(Lead:
42,464)
|
68% |
| Mohan T. | DMK | 30,205 | 28% | |
| 1989 | P. Kaliappan | DMK |
38,540
(Lead:
5,841)
|
35% |
| P. Balasubramani | ADK(JL) | 32,699 | 30% | |
| 1984 | Kuppusamy K. | AIADMK |
46,566
(Lead:
2,581)
|
47% |
| Chellamuthu K. | IND | 43,985 | 44% | |
| 1980 | Kuppuswamy, K. | AIADMK |
35,269
(Lead:
11,387)
|
45% |
| Palaniswamy, S. K. | INC(I) | 23,882 | 30% | |
| 1977 | A.p. Palaniappan | INC |
27,000
(Lead:
4,581)
|
37% |
| K. Kuppuswamy | AIADMK | 22,419 | 30% |
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Tamil Nadu Oddanchatram Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Oddanchatram Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Chakkarapani of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Oddanchatram Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Vidiyal S. Sekar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 43249 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Oddanchatram constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Oddanchatram constituency is 73% DMK and 27% AIADMK, with DMK won 8 times and AIADMK won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Oddanchatram Assembly Election?
Chakkarapani (DMK) received 46.17% vote share.
Vidiyal S. Sekar (BJP) received 24.72% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Oddanchatram Assembly Election?
Chakkarapani (DMK) won the 2026 election with 93099 votes, leading by 43249 votes and securing a 46.17% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Oddanchatram Assembly constituency fall under?
The Oddanchatram Assembly constituency falls under the Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency of Dindigul district.
What was the margin of victory in the Oddanchatram Assembly Election 2026?
Chakkarapani (DMK) won the Oddanchatram Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 43249 votes over Vidiyal S. Sekar (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Dindigul Lok Sabha area?
The Oddanchatram Assembly constituency is part of the Dindigul Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Palani, Athoor, Nilakkottai (sc), Natham, Dindigul.
Who were the top candidates for the Oddanchatram Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Oddanchatram Assembly Election 2026 were:
Chakkarapani (DMK)
Vidiyal S. Sekar (BJP)
S. Mohan (TVK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Chakkarapani (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Oddanchatram Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Oddanchatram Assembly Election 2026 was 90.47%
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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