Perambur Assembly Elections 2026
Perambur is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Chennai district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. R D Sekar, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated N.r.dhanabalan of the PTMK by a margin of 54976 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Vetrithamizhan enters the fray.
Perambur Assembly constituency is part of the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy won the Chennai North parliamentary seat by defeating Royapuram Manoharan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a margin of 339222 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Perambur assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Perambur Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R D Sekar
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
105,267
Lead: 54,976
|
52.53% |
| N.r.dhanabalan | PTMK | 50,291 | 25.10% |
| Merlin Suganthi | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 19,821 | 9.89% |
| Ponnusamy Sa | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 17,072 | 8.52% |
| Lakshmi Narayanan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 4,042 | 2.02% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,515 | 0.76% |
| Suresh. C | Bahujan Samaj Party | 515 | 0.26% |
| Soosai. M.a | Republican Party of India (Athawale) | 296 | 0.15% |
| Sebastin. J | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 194 | 0.10% |
| Satheesh. J | Independent | 174 | 0.09% |
| Parthipan. P | Independent | 172 | 0.09% |
| Sekar. P | Independent | 166 | 0.08% |
| Rajesh. K | Independent | 163 | 0.08% |
| Prem Anand. J | Independent | 112 | 0.06% |
| Sathishkumar. S | Independent | 106 | 0.05% |
| Rajesh Kumar. S | Independent | 90 | 0.04% |
| Selvaraj. R | Independent | 87 | 0.04% |
| Saravana Perumal. R | Independent | 65 | 0.03% |
| Udayakumar. S | Independent | 60 | 0.03% |
| Kadhiravan. M | Independent | 48 | 0.02% |
| Venkatesh. L | Independent | 46 | 0.02% |
| Vinothkumar. G | Independent | 45 | 0.02% |
| Vasantha Kumar. M | Independent | 40 | 0.02% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P Vetrivel
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
79,974
Lead: 519
|
43.11% |
| N R Dhanapalan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 79,455 | 42.83% |
| A Soundara Rajan | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 10,281 | 5.54% |
| Prakash R | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,582 | 2.47% |
| M.venkatesh Perumal | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 3,685 | 1.99% |
| S Vetri Thamizhan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 3,236 | 1.74% |
| Others | Others | 3,167 | 1.71% |
| S Suresh | Youth And Students Party | 387 | 0.21% |
| N Raj | Bahujan Samaj Party | 363 | 0.20% |
| J Praveen Kumar | Independent | 319 | 0.17% |
| R Saravana Perumal | Independent | 304 | 0.16% |
| P Saravanan | Independent | 249 | 0.13% |
| D Sundara Raman | Independent | 248 | 0.13% |
| S Vengadesan | Shivsena | 230 | 0.12% |
| L Susithra | Independent | 215 | 0.12% |
| G Kothandan | Independent | 212 | 0.11% |
| R Karthikeyan | Independent | 163 | 0.09% |
| G.r.mohammed Yousuff | Independent | 161 | 0.09% |
| S Mohan | Independent | 158 | 0.09% |
| N Viji | Independent | 158 | 0.09% |
| A Sivarajalingam | Independent | 121 | 0.07% |
| P Raja | Independent | 118 | 0.06% |
| A Manivannan | Independent | 115 | 0.06% |
| K. Kamaraj | Independent | 100 | 0.05% |
| M Mahendran | Makkalatchi Katchi | 100 | 0.05% |
| V Subramani | Independent | 83 | 0.04% |
| S Jayaraj | Independent | 80 | 0.04% |
| B Kumaran | Independent | 75 | 0.04% |
| K.mallika | All India Women United Party | 72 | 0.04% |
| S Parthiban | Independent | 64 | 0.03% |
| S Narendra Kumar | Independent | 55 | 0.03% |
| K Vasantha Kumari | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 54 | 0.03% |
| R Manikandan | Independent | 51 | 0.03% |
| P Narayanasami | Independent | 46 | 0.02% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Soundararajan A
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
84,668
Lead: 17,423
|
52.26% |
| N.r.dhanapalan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 67,245 | 41.50% |
| R.ravindrakumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,758 | 1.70% |
| Vijayakumar K | Jharkhand Mukti Morcha | 961 | 0.59% |
| Palani.s | Bahujan Samaj Party | 912 | 0.56% |
| Gopi Anand C | Independent | 861 | 0.53% |
| Jesu I | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 753 | 0.46% |
| Balakrishnan S | Independent | 699 | 0.43% |
| Balakrishnan A | Independent | 662 | 0.41% |
| Santhanam G | Independent | 456 | 0.28% |
| Muralidharan B | Independent | 339 | 0.21% |
| Thenkarai Muthu R | Independent | 317 | 0.20% |
| Prabhakar S D | Makkal Sakthi Katchi | 286 | 0.18% |
| Raja P | Independent | 232 | 0.14% |
| Mariadass J | Puratchi Bharatham | 213 | 0.13% |
| Kishorekumar A | Independent | 173 | 0.11% |
| Sunder J | Independent | 156 | 0.10% |
| Murthy G | Independent | 120 | 0.07% |
| Sivakumar R | Independent | 111 | 0.07% |
| Saravanan M | Independent | 104 | 0.06% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mahendran, K.
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
81,765
Lead: 2,788
|
45% |
| Manimaran, P. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 78,977 | 43% |
| Lingam, J. | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 15,881 | 9% |
| Perumal, V. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,449 | 1% |
| Viswanathan Kakkan, P. | Jharkhand Party | 952 | 1% |
| Jeenapriya, I. | Samajwadi Party | 677 | 0% |
| Ravichandran, D. | Independent | 662 | 0% |
| Purushothaman, S. | Independent | 584 | 0% |
| Murthy, G. | Independent | 474 | 0% |
| Deiva. Swarup Chandran | Independent | 412 | 0% |
| Baskar, E. | Independent | 225 | 0% |
| Koteeswaran, Munu. | Independent | 165 | 0% |
| Samydoss | Independent | 156 | 0% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mahendran K.
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
69,613
Lead: 17,223
|
52% |
| Chengai Sivam | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 52,390 | 39% |
| R.natarajan | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 4,055 | 3% |
| S.ravi | Independent | 2,702 | 2% |
| R.gunasekaran | Independent | 1,700 | 1% |
| K.rama Rao | Independent | 1,012 | 1% |
| J.meganathan | Independent | 492 | 0% |
| Murthy.g | Independent | 358 | 0% |
| S.thamilarasi | Independent | 250 | 0% |
| M.v.murali | Independent | 227 | 0% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chengaisivam
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
90,683
Lead: 58,351
|
65% |
| Neelakandan,v. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 32,332 | 23% |
| Sarala,r. | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 9,008 | 6% |
| Nageswara Rao,g. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,910 | 1% |
| Ramarao,k. | Independent | 355 | 0% |
| Sundaramurthy,v. | Republican Party Of India (sivaraj) | 208 | 0% |
| Saravanan,l. | Independent | 138 | 0% |
| Anandajothi,r. | Independent | 126 | 0% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. M. P. Sekar
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
62,759
Lead: 15,452
|
53% |
| Chengai Sivam | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 47,307 | 40% |
| V.k. Sampath | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,960 | 2% |
| Tspe Bakthan | Jharkhand Party | 1,588 | 1% |
| D. Kanagasabapathy | Tamil Nadu State Indian Union Muslim League | 1,383 | 1% |
| I. Vijaya | Independent | 440 | 0% |
| G. Manimaran | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 135 | 0% |
| S. M. Veerappan | Independent | 115 | 0% |
| M. A. Kalidoss | Independent | 89 | 0% |
| Sukumar Alias Kanchi Sukumaran | Independent | 81 | 0% |
| S. Palaniappan | Independent | 77 | 0% |
| Rajendran J. Alias Regendra Prasad | Independent | 57 | 0% |
| N. Kanthanathan | Independent | 53 | 0% |
| K. Sundaramoorthy | Independent | 44 | 0% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chengai Sivam Alias Sajaisvam J.
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
65,681
Lead: 39,990
|
53% |
| Viswanathan, P. | Indian National Congress | 25,691 | 21% |
| Mahenathan, V. | Independent | 15,747 | 13% |
| Panchalaim M. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 7,908 | 6% |
| Thirumalai, S. | Independent | 4,238 | 3% |
| Ganesekaran, R. | Independent | 1,037 | 1% |
| Prabanandham, B. | Independent | 351 | 0% |
| Palaniappan, S. | Independent | 241 | 0% |
| Sreeramulu, M. | Independent | 229 | 0% |
| Ramadoss, P. | Independent | 223 | 0% |
| Meganathan, S. | Independent | 197 | 0% |
| Vijayakumar, C. | Independent | 151 | 0% |
| Gopal, V. | Independent | 139 | 0% |
| Kalavel, G. | Independent | 65 | 0% |
| Ramakrishnan, B. | Independent | 41 | 0% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Parithi Elamyazhuthi
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
53,325
Lead: 7,204
|
51% |
| Sathiavanimuthu | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 46,121 | 44% |
| Sankaralingam | Independent | 521 | 1% |
| V. Malaichamy | Independent | 199 | 0% |
| S. Munusamy | Independent | 93 | 0% |
| Rangan | Independent | 83 | 0% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Balan,s
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
49,269
Lead: 8,280
|
54% |
| Murugaian,v | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 40,989 | 45% |
Perambur Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Balan
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
34,134
Lead: 13,468
|
42% |
| T. Raja | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 20,666 | 26% |
| T.p. Elumalai | Janta Party | 16,675 | 21% |
| V.m. Perumal | Indian National Congress | 8,385 | 10% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
DMK 67%
CPI 33%
DMK won 6 times and CPI won 3 times since 1977 elections.
Perambur MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R D Sekar | DMK | 105,267 | 54,976 | 52.53% |
| 2016 | P Vetrivel | AIADMK | 79,974 | 519 | 43.11% |
| 2011 | Soundararajan A | CPI(M) | 84,668 | 17,423 | 52.26% |
| 2006 | Mahendran, K. | CPI(M) | 81,765 | 2,788 | 45% |
| 2001 | Mahendran K. | CPI(M) | 69,613 | 17,223 | 52% |
| 1996 | Chengaisivam | DMK | 90,683 | 58,351 | 65% |
| 1991 | Dr. M. P. Sekar | AIADMK | 62,759 | 15,452 | 53% |
| 1989 | Chengai Sivam Alias Sajaisvam J. | DMK | 65,681 | 39,990 | 53% |
| 1984 | Parithi Elamyazhuthi | DMK | 53,325 | 7,204 | 51% |
| 1980 | Balan,s | DMK | 49,269 | 8,280 | 54% |
| 1977 | S. Balan | DMK | 34,134 | 13,468 | 42% |
Source: ECI
Perambur Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R D Sekar | DMK |
105,267
(Lead: 54,976)
|
52.53% |
| N.r.dhanabalan | PTMK | 50,291 | 25.10% | |
| 2016 | P Vetrivel | AIADMK |
79,974
(Lead: 519)
|
43.11% |
| N R Dhanapalan | DMK | 79,455 | 42.83% | |
| 2011 | Soundararajan A | CPI(M) |
84,668
(Lead: 17,423)
|
52.26% |
| N.r.dhanapalan | DMK | 67,245 | 41.50% | |
| 2006 | Mahendran, K. | CPI(M) |
81,765
(Lead: 2,788)
|
45% |
| Manimaran, P. | MDMK | 78,977 | 43% | |
| 2001 | Mahendran K. | CPI(M) |
69,613
(Lead: 17,223)
|
52% |
| Chengai Sivam | DMK | 52,390 | 39% | |
| 1996 | Chengaisivam | DMK |
90,683
(Lead: 58,351)
|
65% |
| Neelakandan,v. | AIADMK | 32,332 | 23% | |
| 1991 | Dr. M. P. Sekar | AIADMK |
62,759
(Lead: 15,452)
|
53% |
| Chengai Sivam | DMK | 47,307 | 40% | |
| 1989 | Chengai Sivam Alias Sajaisvam J. | DMK |
65,681
(Lead: 39,990)
|
53% |
| Viswanathan, P. | INC | 25,691 | 21% | |
| 1984 | Parithi Elamyazhuthi | DMK |
53,325
(Lead: 7,204)
|
51% |
| Sathiavanimuthu | AIADMK | 46,121 | 44% | |
| 1980 | Balan,s | DMK |
49,269
(Lead: 8,280)
|
54% |
| Murugaian,v | CPI(M) | 40,989 | 45% | |
| 1977 | S. Balan | DMK |
34,134
(Lead: 13,468)
|
42% |
| T. Raja | AIADMK | 20,666 | 26% |
Source: ECI
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Tamil Nadu Perambur Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Perambur Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
R D Sekar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Perambur Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating N.r.dhanabalan of the PTMK (PTMK) by a margin of 54976 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Perambur constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Perambur constituency is 67% DMK and 33% CPI, with DMK won 6 times and CPI won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Perambur Assembly Election?
R D Sekar (DMK) received 52.53% vote share.
N.r.dhanabalan (PTMK) received 25.10% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Perambur Assembly Election?
R D Sekar (DMK) won the 2021 election with 105267 votes, leading by 54976 votes and securing a 52.53% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Perambur Assembly constituency fall under?
The Perambur Assembly constituency falls under the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency of Chennai district.
What was the margin of victory in the Perambur Assembly Election 2021?
R D Sekar (DMK) won the Perambur Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 54976 votes over N.r.dhanabalan (PTMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Chennai North Lok Sabha area?
The Perambur Assembly constituency is part of the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Tiruvottiyur, Dr.radhakrishnan Naga, Kolathur, Thiru-vi-ka-nagar(sc), Royapuram.
Who were the top candidates for the Perambur Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Perambur Assembly Election 2021 were:
R D Sekar (DMK)
N.r.dhanabalan (PTMK)
Merlin Suganthi (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with R D Sekar (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Perambur Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Perambur Assembly Election 2021 was 62.63%
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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