Padmanabhapuram Assembly Elections 2026
Padmanabhapuram is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Kanyakumari district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Mano Thangaraj, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated John Thankam, D. of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 26885 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Seelan enters the fray.
Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency is part of the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Vasanth won the Kanniyakumari parliamentary seat by defeating Pon Radhakrishnan of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 179907 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Padmanabhapuram assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mano Thangaraj
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
87,744
Lead: 26,885
|
51.57% |
| John Thankam, D. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 60,859 | 35.77% |
| Salin Alais Seelan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 13,899 | 8.17% |
| T.jeggins | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 3,234 | 1.90% |
| Latha, P. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,272 | 0.75% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,036 | 0.61% |
| Jayaraj | AISMK | 981 | 0.58% |
| Syedali, A. | Independent | 324 | 0.19% |
| Glory Selvi, T. | Independent | 271 | 0.16% |
| Mathan, F. | Independent | 177 | 0.10% |
| Robert Singh, I. | Independent | 175 | 0.10% |
| Nagarajan, M. | Independent | 129 | 0.08% |
| Anchalose, Y. | Independent | 55 | 0.03% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mano Thangaraj T
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
76,249
Lead: 40,905
|
47.60% |
| Rajendra Prasad K P | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 35,344 | 22.06% |
| Sheeba Prasad Su | Bharatiya Janata Party | 31,994 | 19.97% |
| Jeganathan D | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 13,185 | 8.23% |
| Others | Others | 1,359 | 0.85% |
| Arul Selestin Raj | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 826 | 0.52% |
| Veludhas M P | Independent | 588 | 0.37% |
| V M Jegadev | Shivsena | 445 | 0.28% |
| Shaju V | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 410 | 0.26% |
| Durairaj S | Independent | 306 | 0.19% |
| Rajendra Prasath V | Independent | 270 | 0.17% |
| Amala Rajesh A | People's Party of India(secular) | 213 | 0.13% |
| Raju S | Independent | 162 | 0.10% |
| Sunil Raj T | The Future India Party | 106 | 0.07% |
| Shajin S | Tamilaga Sthabana Congress | 103 | 0.06% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr.pushpa Leela Alban
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
59,882
Lead: 19,321
|
41.48% |
| S.austin | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 40,561 | 28.10% |
| G.sujith Kumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 34,491 | 23.89% |
| R.s.sriraman | Independent | 4,029 | 2.79% |
| M.vijayakumar | Independent | 1,803 | 1.25% |
| C.robi | Independent | 871 | 0.60% |
| Dr.c.madhesan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 808 | 0.56% |
| S.durai Raj | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha | 598 | 0.41% |
| R.r.nisanth | Independent | 431 | 0.30% |
| S.vijaya Raj | Independent | 319 | 0.22% |
| P.ramesh Babu | Independent | 283 | 0.20% |
| C.gilbert Raj | Independent | 153 | 0.11% |
| C.suresh Kumar | Independent | 133 | 0.09% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Theodare Reginald.t
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
51,612
Lead: 31,066
|
53% |
| Rajendra Prasad,k.p | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 20,546 | 21% |
| Velayutham.c | Bharatiya Janata Party | 19,777 | 20% |
| Selvin,c | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 3,360 | 3% |
| Thomas.s | Independent | 608 | 1% |
| Lal Bensam.y | Independent | 564 | 1% |
| Kumaraswamy.v | Bahujan Samaj Party | 448 | 0% |
| Antony.m | Independent | 194 | 0% |
| Murugesan.c | Independent | 164 | 0% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Raajendraprasad.k.p
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
36,223
Lead: 2,774
|
43% |
| Velayuthan.c | Bharatiya Janata Party | 33,449 | 40% |
| Sundara Balies.p | Independent | 7,059 | 8% |
| Arulraj.d | Janata Dal (secular) | 5,455 | 6% |
| Reghu .r | Independent | 1,173 | 1% |
| Amala Bai. G.tmt. | Independent | 367 | 0% |
| Ayyappan .a | Independent | 321 | 0% |
| Ponnuswamy.i | Independent | 302 | 0% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Velayuthan, C.
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
27,443
Lead: 4,540
|
31% |
| Bala Janathipathy | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 22,903 | 26% |
| Lawrance, K. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 12,053 | 13% |
| Noor Mohamed, S. | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 11,746 | 13% |
| Joseph, T.c. | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 10,942 | 12% |
| Selvaraj, M. | Independent | 304 | 0% |
| Arumugarajan, M. | Independent | 153 | 0% |
| Sreenivasa Raman | Independent | 152 | 0% |
| Nagoor Meeran Mohamed, U. | Independent | 102 | 0% |
| Pon Wilson | Independent | 101 | 0% |
| Alfred, N. | Independent | 78 | 0% |
| Arul Kumaran, M. | Independent | 74 | 0% |
| Bahrudeen, M. | Independent | 71 | 0% |
| Murugesan, C. | Independent | 62 | 0% |
| Josephin Sunder, M. | Independent | 60 | 0% |
| Chellappan, L. | Independent | 50 | 0% |
| Resheed, N. | Independent | 46 | 0% |
| Mony, S. | Independent | 34 | 0% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lawrence K.
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
42,950
Lead: 23,293
|
51% |
| Noor Mohamed S. | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 19,657 | 23% |
| Velayuthan C. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 19,653 | 23% |
| Mariarajamony R. | Independent | 202 | 0% |
| Chellathurai N. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 106 | 0% |
| Joseph T. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 103 | 0% |
| Vargheese S. | Independent | 74 | 0% |
| Chellappan L. | Independent | 56 | 0% |
| Krishnamoorthy V. | Independent | 37 | 0% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Noor Mohmed, S.
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
21,489
Lead: 1,314
|
27% |
| Joseph, A.t.c. | Indian National Congress | 20,175 | 25% |
| Kumararadhas, D. | Independent | 17,330 | 22% |
| Velayudhan, C. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14,404 | 18% |
| Selvaraj, P. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 4,803 | 6% |
| Chenpagaraman, V. | Independent | 256 | 0% |
| George, D.k. | Independent | 221 | 0% |
| Ramachandran, V. | Independent | 85 | 0% |
| Shahul Hameed Athithan, M.s. | Independent | 75 | 0% |
| Dhas A.p. | Independent | 53 | 0% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V.balachandran
WINNER
|
Independent |
28,465
Lead: 4,317
|
36% |
| M. Vincent | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 24,148 | 30% |
| P.d.s. Mony | Janta Party | 22,743 | 29% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Muthammad Ismail, P.
WINNER
|
Janata Party (jp) |
19,758
Lead: 2,324
|
37% |
| Lawrence, K. | Gandhi Kamraj National Congress | 17,434 | 33% |
| Pauliah, A. | Indian National Congress (i) | 15,618 | 29% |
| Selvamony, B. | Independent | 147 | 0% |
| Joseph, T. C. | Independent | 60 | 0% |
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Swamidhas
WINNER
|
Janta Party |
22,910
Lead: 8,153
|
48% |
| N.v. Kanniyapan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 14,757 | 31% |
| A. Rajappa | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 5,551 | 12% |
| M. Ratnaswamy | Indian National Congress | 3,713 | 8% |
| R. Antrose Mary | Independent | 662 | 1% |
| N.c. Ramaswamy | Independent | 321 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Padmanabhapuram MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mano Thangaraj | DMK | 87,744 | 26,885 | 51.57% |
| 2016 | Mano Thangaraj T | DMK | 76,249 | 40,905 | 47.60% |
| 2011 | Dr.pushpa Leela Alban | DMK | 59,882 | 19,321 | 41.48% |
| 2006 | Theodare Reginald.t | DMK | 51,612 | 31,066 | 53% |
| 2001 | Raajendraprasad.k.p | AIADMK | 36,223 | 2,774 | 43% |
| 1996 | Velayuthan, C. | BJP | 27,443 | 4,540 | 31% |
| 1991 | Lawrence K. | AIADMK | 42,950 | 23,293 | 51% |
| 1989 | Noor Mohmed, S. | CPI(M) | 21,489 | 1,314 | 27% |
| 1984 | V.balachandran | IND | 28,465 | 4,317 | 36% |
| 1980 | Muthammad Ismail, P. | JNP(JP) | 19,758 | 2,324 | 37% |
| 1977 | A. Swamidhas | JNP | 22,910 | 8,153 | 48% |
Padmanabhapuram Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mano Thangaraj | DMK |
87,744
(Lead: 26,885)
|
51.57% |
| John Thankam, D. | AIADMK | 60,859 | 35.77% | |
| 2016 | Mano Thangaraj T | DMK |
76,249
(Lead: 40,905)
|
47.60% |
| Rajendra Prasad K P | AIADMK | 35,344 | 22.06% | |
| 2011 | Dr.pushpa Leela Alban | DMK |
59,882
(Lead: 19,321)
|
41.48% |
| S.austin | DMDK | 40,561 | 28.10% | |
| 2006 | Theodare Reginald.t | DMK |
51,612
(Lead: 31,066)
|
53% |
| Rajendra Prasad,k.p | AIADMK | 20,546 | 21% | |
| 2001 | Raajendraprasad.k.p | AIADMK |
36,223
(Lead: 2,774)
|
43% |
| Velayuthan.c | BJP | 33,449 | 40% | |
| 1996 | Velayuthan, C. | BJP |
27,443
(Lead: 4,540)
|
31% |
| Bala Janathipathy | DMK | 22,903 | 26% | |
| 1991 | Lawrence K. | AIADMK |
42,950
(Lead: 23,293)
|
51% |
| Noor Mohamed S. | CPI(M) | 19,657 | 23% | |
| 1989 | Noor Mohmed, S. | CPI(M) |
21,489
(Lead: 1,314)
|
27% |
| Joseph, A.t.c. | INC | 20,175 | 25% | |
| 1984 | V.balachandran | IND |
28,465
(Lead: 4,317)
|
36% |
| M. Vincent | AIADMK | 24,148 | 30% | |
| 1980 | Muthammad Ismail, P. | JNP(JP) |
19,758
(Lead: 2,324)
|
37% |
| Lawrence, K. | GKC | 17,434 | 33% | |
| 1977 | A. Swamidhas | JNP |
22,910
(Lead: 8,153)
|
48% |
| N.v. Kanniyapan | AIADMK | 14,757 | 31% |
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Who won the Padmanabhapuram Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Mano Thangaraj of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Padmanabhapuram Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating John Thankam, D. of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 26885 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Padmanabhapuram constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Padmanabhapuram constituency is 67% DMK and 33% AIADMK, with DMK won 4 times and AIADMK won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election?
Mano Thangaraj (DMK) received 51.57% vote share.
John Thankam, D. (AIADMK) received 35.77% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election?
Mano Thangaraj (DMK) won the 2021 election with 87744 votes, leading by 26885 votes and securing a 51.57% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency fall under?
The Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency falls under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency of Kanniyakumari district.
What was the margin of victory in the Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election 2021?
Mano Thangaraj (DMK) won the Padmanabhapuram Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 26885 votes over John Thankam, D. (AIADMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha area?
The Padmanabhapuram Assembly constituency is part of the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kanniyakumari, Nagercoil, Colachel, Vilavancode, Killiyoor.
Who were the top candidates for the Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election 2021 were:
Mano Thangaraj (DMK)
John Thankam, D. (AIADMK)
Salin Alais Seelan (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Mano Thangaraj (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election 2021 was 69.82%
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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