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Orleampeth Assembly Elections 2026

Orleampeth is a key legislative assembly constituency in Puducherry, located in the Puducherry district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Independent. G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy, from Independent defeated S. Gopal of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 2093 votes.

It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Anitha Veerappan enters the fray.

Orleampeth 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 Orleampeth assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.

Orleampeth Candidates List

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977

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Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (2021)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy WINNER
Independent
9,580
Lead: 2,093
47%
S. Gopal Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 7,487 37%
Om Sakthi Sekhar All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 1,787 9%
Karunanidhi Naam Tamilar Katchi 507 2%
S. Sakthivel Makkal Needhi Maiam 364 2%
Nota None Of The Above 181 1%
V. Hariharane Independent 113 1%
J. Ravi @ Purushothaman Puratchi Bharatham 60 0%
M. Sankar Independent 56 0%
R. Cadiressan Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam 50 0%
A. Siraj (a) Kanimuhammed Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam 26 0%
R. Raja Independent 14 0%
P. Gopalakrishnan Independent 11 0%
Gopalakrishnan .m Independent 10 0%
K. Purushothaman Indiya Jananayaka Katchi 6 0%
G. Gopal Independent 5 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (2016)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
R. Siva WINNER
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
11,110
Lead: 2,980
54%
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy All India N.r. Congress 8,130 39%
A. Ravindran All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 425 2%
None Of The Above Nota 395 2%
R. Rajendran Bharatiya Janta Party 164 1%
S. Jesiliya Naam Tamilar Katchi 98 0%
Nehru @ Ayyanar Independent 78 0%
K. Supramanien Pattali Makkal Katchi 72 0%
G. Manimaran Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 57 0%
M. Nehru Independent 42 0%
K. Ramalingam Independent 37 0%
P. Kolanjiraj Independent 26 0%
N. Loganathan Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi 6 0%
N. Sivaraj Independent 3 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (2011)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy WINNER
All India N.r. Congress
10,986
Lead: 2,618
55%
R. Siva Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 8,368 42%
S. Nehru Independent 247 1%
K. Ramalingam Independent 76 0%
M. Nehru Independent 59 0%
N. Sivaraj Independent 53 0%
D. Suresh Nandha Janata Dal (united) 52 0%
K. Vaithianathan Bahujan Samaj Party 39 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (2006)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
R. Siva WINNER
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
8,509
Lead: 1,960
53%
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy Independent 6,549 40%
S. Anandharaj All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 710 4%
R. Vijayalakshmi Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam 149 1%
K. Sundari Bharatiya Janta Party 83 1%
S. Nehru Independent 83 1%
S.v. Siva Independent 36 0%
P. Nehrudassan Independent 35 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (2001)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Siva .r. WINNER
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
7,608
Lead: 3,385
49%
Chezhian .g. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 4,223 27%
Pandourangame .c. Indian National Congress 3,313 22%
Dayalarajan .b. Independent 154 1%
Abdul Majeed .j. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 101 1%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (1996)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
R. Siva WINNER
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
8,105
Lead: 2,998
47%
K. Parasuraman, B.a.b.l. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 5,107 30%
C. Pandourangam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 2,925 17%
V. Mohanraj Independent 135 1%
K. Mottou Independent 69 0%
D. Shivarraji Jharkhand Party 44 0%
M.v. Lakshmanan M.g.r. Kazhagam (mgrk) 41 0%
S.g. Raja Narayanan Independent 19 0%
N. Loganathan Independent 18 0%
P. Sezhian Independent 14 0%
S. Kanniappan Independent 6 0%
N. Kanniayakumaran Independent 5 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (1991)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K.parasuraman WINNER
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
8,697
Lead: 3,084
58%
N. Manimaran Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 5,613 38%
T. Harikrishnan Jharkhand Party 215 1%
V. Dhandapani Independent 45 0%
Madura Manimaran Bhatiya Krishi Udyog Sangh 29 0%
R. Segar Independent 13 0%
N. Kalyanakumaran Independent 10 0%
Mouralidaren A. G. Independent 9 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (1990)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
N. Manimaran WINNER
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
8,076
Lead: 507
50%
M. Pandurangan All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 7,569 47%
Serge Venance Independent 169 1%
G. K. Bascaran @ Gothandapani Dascara Pattali Makkal Katchi 116 1%
R. Segar Janata Party (jp) 45 0%
K. Maruthi Tharasu Makkal Mandaram 12 0%
P. Veerappan Independent 8 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (1985)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
M.a..s. Subramanian WINNER
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
6,635
Lead: 1,556
55%
Na. Marimuthu Na. Manimaran Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 5,079 42%
N. Thirukkamu Independent 87 1%
Serz Venance Independent 82 1%
M. Sinnassamy Independent 29 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (1980)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Na. Manimaran Alias Na. Marimuthu WINNER
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam
5,721
Lead: 2,901
57%
P. K. Loganathan All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 2,820 28%
Bhavani Maduragavi Independent 573 6%
S. Kandavel Independent 154 2%
S. Sinnaveerappan Independent 141 1%
V. Dhalapathipandian Alias Kalidas Indian National Congress (u) 117 1%
A. Vadivelu Alias Nagappan Independent 30 0%
A. V. Muthu Independent 27 0%

Orleampeth Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
N. Manimaram Marimuthu WINNER
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
3,779
Lead: 1,979
44%
S. Ramalingam Janta Party 1,800 21%
D. Bavani Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 1,206 14%
N. Ranganathan Communist Party Of India 1,176 14%
K. Muthu Independent 523 6%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

DMK 67%
AIADMK 33%
DMK won 6 times and AIADMK won 3 times since 1977 elections.

Orleampeth MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2021 G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy IND 9,580 2,093 47%
2016 R. Siva DMK 11,110 2,980 54%
2011 G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy AINRC 10,986 2,618 55%
2006 R. Siva DMK 8,509 1,960 53%
2001 Siva .r. DMK 7,608 3,385 49%
1996 R. Siva DMK 8,105 2,998 47%
1991 K.parasuraman AIADMK 8,697 3,084 58%
1990 N. Manimaran DMK 8,076 507 50%
1985 M.a..s. Subramanian AIADMK 6,635 1,556 55%
1980 Na. Manimaran Alias Na. Marimuthu DMK 5,721 2,901 57%
1977 N. Manimaram Marimuthu AIADMK 3,779 1,979 44%
Source: ECI

Orleampeth Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2021 G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy IND
9,580
(Lead: 2,093)
47%
S. Gopal DMK 7,487 37%
2016 R. Siva DMK
11,110
(Lead: 2,980)
54%
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy AINRC 8,130 39%
2011 G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy AINRC
10,986
(Lead: 2,618)
55%
R. Siva DMK 8,368 42%
2006 R. Siva DMK
8,509
(Lead: 1,960)
53%
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy IND 6,549 40%
2001 Siva .r. DMK
7,608
(Lead: 3,385)
49%
Chezhian .g. AIADMK 4,223 27%
1996 R. Siva DMK
8,105
(Lead: 2,998)
47%
K. Parasuraman, B.a.b.l. AIADMK 5,107 30%
1991 K.parasuraman AIADMK
8,697
(Lead: 3,084)
58%
N. Manimaran DMK 5,613 38%
1990 N. Manimaran DMK
8,076
(Lead: 507)
50%
M. Pandurangan AIADMK 7,569 47%
1985 M.a..s. Subramanian AIADMK
6,635
(Lead: 1,556)
55%
Na. Marimuthu Na. Manimaran DMK 5,079 42%
1980 Na. Manimaran Alias Na. Marimuthu DMK
5,721
(Lead: 2,901)
57%
P. K. Loganathan AIADMK 2,820 28%
1977 N. Manimaram Marimuthu AIADMK
3,779
(Lead: 1,979)
44%
S. Ramalingam JNP 1,800 21%
Source: ECI

Puducherry Orleampeth Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Orleampeth Assembly seat in the 2021 election?

G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy of the Independent (IND) won the Orleampeth Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating S. Gopal of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by a margin of 2093 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Orleampeth constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Orleampeth constituency is 67% DMK and 33% AIADMK, with DMK won 6 times and AIADMK won 3 times since the 1977 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Orleampeth Assembly Election?

G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy (IND) received 47% vote share.
S. Gopal (DMK) received 37% vote share.

What were the results of the 2021 Orleampeth Assembly Election?

G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy (IND) won the 2021 election with 9580 votes, leading by 2093 votes and securing a 47% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Orleampeth Assembly constituency fall under?

The Orleampeth Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency of Pondicherry district.

What was the margin of victory in the Orleampeth Assembly Election 2021?

G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy (IND) won the Orleampeth Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 2093 votes over S. Gopal (DMK).

What are the key constituencies in the Pondicherry Lok Sabha area?

The Orleampeth 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, Nellithope, Mudaliarpet, Ariankuppam, Manavely, Embalam (sc), Nettapakkam (sc), Bahour, Nedungadu (sc), Thirunallar, Karaikal North, Karaikal South, Neravy- T.r. Pattin, Mahe, Yanam.

Who were the top candidates for the Orleampeth Assembly Election 2021?

The top candidates in the Orleampeth Assembly Election 2021 were:
G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy (IND)
S. Gopal (DMK)
Om Sakthi Sekhar (AIADMK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with G. Nehru @ Kuppusamy (IND) emerging as the winner.

What was the voter turnout in the Orleampeth Assembly Election 2021?

The voter turnout in the Orleampeth Assembly Election 2021 was 80.54%

Disclaimer:

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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