Oussudu Assembly Elections 2026
Oussudu is a key legislative assembly constituency in Puducherry, located in the Puducherry district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. J Saravanakumar, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Karthikeyan of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 1880 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Gowri enters the fray.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Oussudu assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Puducherry Assembly Constituencies
Oussudu Candidates List
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
J Saravanakumar
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
14,121
Lead: 1,880
|
49% |
| Karthikeyan | Indian National Congress | 12,241 | 42% |
| Geetha Priya | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 740 | 3% |
| Muthalu Venkatesan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 496 | 2% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 409 | 1% |
| N. Ambigapathy | Independent | 320 | 1% |
| K.sankar | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 293 | 1% |
| A. Murali | Independent | 165 | 1% |
| R. Babou | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 77 | 0% |
| S. Sanjiv Ganthi | Independent | 47 | 0% |
| Abimannan | Independent | 24 | 0% |
| M. Ramesh | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 14 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E. Theeppainthan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
8,675
Lead: 2,330
|
33% |
| Sai J Saravanan Kumar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,345 | 24% |
| M. Vaithiyanathan | All India N.r. Congress | 5,687 | 22% |
| P. Karthikeyan | Independent | 3,397 | 13% |
| M. Selvarassou | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 942 | 4% |
| D. Angalan | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi | 479 | 2% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 388 | 1% |
| P. Asaravel | Independent | 166 | 1% |
| P. Madhivanan | Independent | 65 | 0% |
| S. Sasikumar | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 59 | 0% |
| K. Arunachalam | Agimk | 39 | 0% |
| R. Jeyapriya | Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi | 31 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. Karthikeyan
Winner
|
All India N.r. Congress |
13,327
Lead: 5,158
|
59% |
| A. Elumalai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 8,169 | 36% |
| P. Sundararasu Ponnas | Independent | 756 | 3% |
| M. Pitchekarane @ Pitchaiappan | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 224 | 1% |
| S.t. Cale | Puratchi Bharatham | 77 | 0% |
| A. Selvalatchoumy | Bahujan Samaj Party | 67 | 0% |
| S. Saraganabava | Independent | 52 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Elumalai
Winner
|
Independent |
6,417
Lead: 2,662
|
35% |
| P. Soundiraradjou Ponnas | Independent | 3,755 | 20% |
| T. Mathivanan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 3,164 | 17% |
| N. Marimuthu | Independent | 3,061 | 16% |
| S. Balaraman | Independent | 900 | 5% |
| S. Arasi | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 642 | 3% |
| A. Pugazhendhy | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 250 | 1% |
| Ilavarassane | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 202 | 1% |
| Arounassalame | Independent | 88 | 0% |
| A. Kannan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 76 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Elumalai
Winner
|
Pudhucherry Makkal Congress |
5,364
Lead: 164
|
35% |
| S. Balaraman | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 5,200 | 34% |
| P. Sundhararaju | Tamil Maanila Congress (moopanar) | 4,072 | 26% |
| N. Marimuthu | Independent | 200 | 1% |
| M. Dayalan | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 196 | 1% |
| S. Kalai | Puratchi Bharatham | 95 | 1% |
| M. Sivanandham | Independent | 94 | 1% |
| P. Ganapathy | Independent | 79 | 1% |
| N. Arikishnan | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 78 | 1% |
| P. Sivakumar | Independent | 62 | 0% |
| S. Arikrishnan | Independent | 23 | 0% |
| C. Annadurai | Independent | 18 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Nagarathinam
Winner
|
Tamil Maanila Congress (moopanar) |
7,380
Lead: 2,148
|
51% |
| N. Marimuthu | Indian National Congress | 5,232 | 36% |
| I. Elumalai | Independent | 226 | 2% |
| P. Murugan | Independent | 192 | 1% |
| T. Arulselvi | Independent | 185 | 1% |
| S. Iyyanar | Independent | 117 | 1% |
| P. Sundar Rajan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 115 | 1% |
| M. P. Datchinamurthy | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 114 | 1% |
| G. Narayanasamy | Independent | 81 | 1% |
| S. Balaraman | Independent | 45 | 0% |
| N. Arikrishnan | Independent | 30 | 0% |
| R. Venkatchalam | Independent | 5 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
N. Marimuthu
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
7,293
Lead: 3,131
|
60% |
| S. Balaraman | Janata Dal | 4,162 | 34% |
| S. Vijayakumar | Jharkhand Party | 77 | 1% |
| A. Balakirushman | Independent | 44 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (1990)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
N. Marimuthu
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
5,242
Lead: 1,728
|
40% |
| P. Sundararasu | Janata Dal | 3,514 | 27% |
| P. Murthy | Independent | 2,058 | 16% |
| C. Rajendiran | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,957 | 15% |
| P. Ilango | Independent | 50 | 0% |
| N. Arikrishnan | Independent | 30 | 0% |
| A. Vijayaveeran | Independent | 6 | 0% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Nagarathinam
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
6,176
Lead: 3,925
|
69% |
| R. Thangavelu Clemenceau | Communist Party Of India | 2,251 | 25% |
| N. Arikrishnane | Janta Party | 493 | 5% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. Murthy
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
5,122
Lead: 2,748
|
63% |
| K. Dhakshinamurthy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 2,374 | 29% |
| D. Arumugam | Independent | 208 | 3% |
Oussudu Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thangavelu M.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
2,902
Lead: 1,262
|
41% |
| Nagarathinam V. | Indian National Congress | 1,640 | 23% |
| Sivaparakasam R. | Janta Party | 1,451 | 21% |
| Veerammal Vanamayil M. | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 809 | 12% |
| Rajalashumi P. | Independent | 62 | 1% |
| Arikrishnan N. | Independent | 52 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Oussudu MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | J Saravanakumar | BJP | 14,121 | 1,880 | 49% |
| 2016 | E. Theeppainthan | INC | 8,675 | 2,330 | 33% |
| 2011 | P. Karthikeyan | AINRC | 13,327 | 5,158 | 59% |
| 2006 | A. Elumalai | IND | 6,417 | 2,662 | 35% |
| 2001 | A. Elumalai | PMC | 5,364 | 164 | 35% |
| 1996 | V. Nagarathinam | TMC(M) | 7,380 | 2,148 | 51% |
| 1991 | N. Marimuthu | INC | 7,293 | 3,131 | 60% |
| 1990 | N. Marimuthu | INC | 5,242 | 1,728 | 40% |
| 1985 | V. Nagarathinam | INC | 6,176 | 3,925 | 69% |
| 1980 | P. Murthy | DMK | 5,122 | 2,748 | 63% |
| 1977 | Thangavelu M. | AIADMK | 2,902 | 1,262 | 41% |
Oussudu Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | J Saravanakumar | BJP |
14,121
(Lead: 1,880)
|
49% |
| Karthikeyan | INC | 12,241 | 42% | |
| 2016 | E. Theeppainthan | INC |
8,675
(Lead: 2,330)
|
33% |
| Sai J Saravanan Kumar | BJP | 6,345 | 24% | |
| 2011 | P. Karthikeyan | AINRC |
13,327
(Lead: 5,158)
|
59% |
| A. Elumalai | DMK | 8,169 | 36% | |
| 2006 | A. Elumalai | IND |
6,417
(Lead: 2,662)
|
35% |
| P. Soundiraradjou Ponnas | IND | 3,755 | 20% | |
| 2001 | A. Elumalai | PMC |
5,364
(Lead: 164)
|
35% |
| S. Balaraman | PMK | 5,200 | 34% | |
| 1996 | V. Nagarathinam | TMC(M) |
7,380
(Lead: 2,148)
|
51% |
| N. Marimuthu | INC | 5,232 | 36% | |
| 1991 | N. Marimuthu | INC |
7,293
(Lead: 3,131)
|
60% |
| S. Balaraman | JD | 4,162 | 34% | |
| 1990 | N. Marimuthu | INC |
5,242
(Lead: 1,728)
|
40% |
| P. Sundararasu | JD | 3,514 | 27% | |
| 1985 | V. Nagarathinam | INC |
6,176
(Lead: 3,925)
|
69% |
| R. Thangavelu Clemenceau | CPI | 2,251 | 25% | |
| 1980 | P. Murthy | DMK |
5,122
(Lead: 2,748)
|
63% |
| K. Dhakshinamurthy | AIADMK | 2,374 | 29% | |
| 1977 | Thangavelu M. | AIADMK |
2,902
(Lead: 1,262)
|
41% |
| Nagarathinam V. | INC | 1,640 | 23% |
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Puducherry Oussudu Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Oussudu Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
J Saravanakumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Oussudu Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Karthikeyan of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 1880 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Oussudu constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Oussudu constituency is 75% INC and 25% BJP, with INC won 4 times and BJP won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Oussudu Assembly Election?
J Saravanakumar (BJP) received 49% vote share.
Karthikeyan (INC) received 42% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Oussudu Assembly Election?
J Saravanakumar (BJP) won the 2021 election with 14121 votes, leading by 1880 votes and securing a 49% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Oussudu Assembly constituency fall under?
The Oussudu Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
What was the margin of victory in the Oussudu Assembly Election 2021?
J Saravanakumar (BJP) won the Oussudu Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 1880 votes over Karthikeyan (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Oussudu Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Oussudu Assembly Election 2021 were:
J Saravanakumar (BJP)
Karthikeyan (INC)
Geetha Priya (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with J Saravanakumar (BJP) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Oussudu Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Oussudu Assembly Election 2021 was 88.46%
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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