Pudukkottai Assembly Elections 2026
Pudukkottai is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Pudukkottai district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Muthuraja, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated Karthik Thondaimaan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a margin of 13001 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Ezhilarasi enters the fray.
Pudukkottai Assembly constituency is part of the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Durai Vaiko won the Tiruchirappalli parliamentary seat by defeating Karuppiah of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a margin of 313094 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Pudukkottai assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Muthuraja
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
85,802
Lead: 13,001
|
47.70% |
| Karthik Thondaimaan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 72,801 | 40.47% |
| Sasikumar | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 11,503 | 6.39% |
| S. Moorthy | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 3,948 | 2.19% |
| M. Subramanian | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 1,873 | 1.04% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 604 | 0.34% |
| Durai Guna | Independent | 476 | 0.26% |
| Vengadeshwaran | Bahujan Samaj Party | 463 | 0.26% |
| M. Saravana Deva | Namadhu Makkal Katchi | 424 | 0.24% |
| Karthikeyan | Independent | 393 | 0.22% |
| V. N. Muthukumar | Independent | 380 | 0.21% |
| A. Rajasekar | Independent | 250 | 0.14% |
| S . Soundar Raja | Independent | 205 | 0.11% |
| K . Dhanagopal | Independent | 180 | 0.10% |
| Karuppaiah . C | Independent | 104 | 0.06% |
| Kumar | My India Party | 95 | 0.05% |
| M . Rajinikanth | Independent | 90 | 0.05% |
| S . Sahul Ameedu | Independent | 89 | 0.05% |
| P. Vijayakumar | Independent | 71 | 0.04% |
| S . Karthikeyan | Independent | 58 | 0.03% |
| N. Veeriah | Independent | 42 | 0.02% |
| I . Abdullah | Independent | 41 | 0.02% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Periyannan Arassu
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
66,739
Lead: 2,084
|
39.57% |
| Karthik Thondaiman | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 64,655 | 38.34% |
| Chokkalingam. M | Independent | 22,973 | 13.62% |
| Jahir Hussain | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 7,810 | 4.63% |
| Others | Others | 1,637 | 0.97% |
| Arunmozhichozhan. M | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,625 | 0.96% |
| Kumar. G | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1,061 | 0.63% |
| Radhakrishnan. A | Independent | 913 | 0.54% |
| Vellaisamy | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 667 | 0.40% |
| Muthaiya. K | Independent | 574 | 0.34% |
| Saravanan | Independent | 342 | 0.20% |
| Mohamed Sherif | Independent | 319 | 0.19% |
| Kumar. V | Independent | 299 | 0.18% |
| Kanagarajan. A | All India Forward Bloc | 157 | 0.09% |
| Navaneedhakrishnan | Independent | 144 | 0.09% |
| Nagarajan | Independent | 140 | 0.08% |
| Jeeva. A | Bahujan Samaj Party | 127 | 0.08% |
| Karuppiah Kavigan | Independent | 100 | 0.06% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Muthukumaran.p
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India |
65,466
Lead: 3,101
|
46.78% |
| Periyannan Arassu | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 62,365 | 44.56% |
| Srinivasan. N | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 4,098 | 2.93% |
| Bharathan. V | Independent | 3,901 | 2.79% |
| Selvam.pala | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,748 | 1.25% |
| Ravi. C | Independent | 832 | 0.59% |
| Sevanthilingam.t | Independent | 750 | 0.54% |
| Savaheer.s | Independent | 417 | 0.30% |
| Karunanithi. C | Independent | 380 | 0.27% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nedunchezhian, R
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
64,319
Lead: 1,950
|
42% |
| Jaffarali, M. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 62,369 | 41% |
| Durai Dhiviyanathan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 13,559 | 9% |
| Javaheer, S. | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 6,880 | 5% |
| Arumugam, M. | Tamil Nadu Jananayaka Congress | 837 | 1% |
| Vijayakumar, P | Independent | 811 | 1% |
| Vetriselvam, A | Independent | 770 | 1% |
| Kasi Viduthalaikkumaran | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 714 | 0% |
| Leo Ramesh | Independent | 634 | 0% |
| Rajinikanth, M. | Independent | 327 | 0% |
| Srinivasan, G. | Puthiya Needhi Katchi | 319 | 0% |
| Saravanan, M. | Independent | 293 | 0% |
| Sugumar, P. | Independent | 196 | 0% |
| Marimuthu, T | Independent | 180 | 0% |
| Paramasivam, M. | Independent | 147 | 0% |
| Pandian, A | Independent | 147 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Vijayabasker.c
WINNER
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
77,627
Lead: 28,183
|
54% |
| Periyannan Arasu | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 49,444 | 34% |
| Kaliyamoorthy . K | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 10,702 | 7% |
| Viduthalaikkumaran.kasi | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 2,199 | 2% |
| Vijayabaskar.s | Independent | 1,435 | 1% |
| Palanisamy M. | Independent | 960 | 1% |
| Mohan V. | Independent | 676 | 0% |
| Saravanakumar .a. | Independent | 454 | 0% |
| Kathaiah .k | Independent | 367 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Periannan A.
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
79,205
Lead: 42,783
|
54% |
| Swaminathan S.c. | Indian National Congress | 36,422 | 25% |
| Mani V.n. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 14,165 | 10% |
| Shariff K. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 2,244 | 2% |
| Subbiah K.r. | Independent | 2,234 | 2% |
| Ravi P. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,348 | 1% |
| Balakrishnan P. | Independent | 978 | 1% |
| Raja M. | Independent | 480 | 0% |
| Sreenivasan S. | Independent | 449 | 0% |
| Rajendran A. | Independent | 313 | 0% |
| Saminathan S. | Independent | 255 | 0% |
| Gopalakrishnan N. | Independent | 247 | 0% |
| Gandhi R. | Independent | 200 | 0% |
| Thilagavathi S. | Independent | 168 | 0% |
| Kandan M. | Independent | 164 | 0% |
| Maruthamuthu R. | Independent | 151 | 0% |
| Shanmuganathan V. | Independent | 149 | 0% |
| Ramesh S. | Independent | 143 | 0% |
| Paramasivam R. | Independent | 137 | 0% |
| Ganesh Ram A. | Independent | 129 | 0% |
| Ibrahim U. | Independent | 123 | 0% |
| Periyasamy A. | Independent | 90 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Swaminathan C.
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
82,205
Lead: 43,399
|
65% |
| Mani V. N. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 38,806 | 31% |
| Dharamalingam K. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 610 | 0% |
| Rathinam A. | Jharkhand Party | 584 | 0% |
| Mohanraj A. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 330 | 0% |
| Lakshmanan K. M. | Independent | 309 | 0% |
| Kandan M. | Independent | 277 | 0% |
| Vijayabaskar P. | Independent | 211 | 0% |
| Honest Rajmohan | Independent | 174 | 0% |
| Ibrahim U. | Independent | 122 | 0% |
| Paramasivam R. | Independent | 100 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Periyannan A.
WINNER
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
45,534
Lead: 19,280
|
36% |
| Erama Veerappan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 26,254 | 21% |
| Chellathurai S. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 25,703 | 20% |
| Mohamed Gani J. | Indian National Congress | 24,536 | 19% |
| Saminathan K. | Independent | 1,836 | 1% |
| Lakshmanan Km | Independent | 227 | 0% |
| Vairaperumal Durai | Independent | 216 | 0% |
| Selvam M. | Independent | 212 | 0% |
| Vyasar R. | Independent | 202 | 0% |
| Veerappan V.t.r. | Independent | 193 | 0% |
| Veerappan, C. | Independent | 175 | 0% |
| Ramasamy, P. | India Farmers And Tailers Party | 161 | 0% |
| Ibrahim, U | Independent | 151 | 0% |
| Shanmugam, P. | Independent | 140 | 0% |
| Mathuvappan, S. | Independent | 73 | 0% |
| Varadarajan, Rm. | Independent | 48 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
J.mohamed Gani
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
63,877
Lead: 37,663
|
59% |
| K.r. Subbiah | Communist Party Of India | 26,214 | 24% |
| S.chelladhuri | Indian Congress (j) | 7,354 | 7% |
| A.sundaravel Udayar | Independent | 3,018 | 3% |
| R. Samiaiah Kadavarar | Independent | 1,023 | 1% |
| M. Lakshmanan | Independent | 690 | 1% |
| G. Rajmohan | Independent | 242 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rajkumar Vijaya Regunatha Thondaiman
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress (i) |
47,660
Lead: 1,273
|
49% |
| Subbiah, K. R. | Communist Party Of India | 46,387 | 48% |
| Chidambaram, R. | Independent | 708 | 1% |
| Kuttayan, V. | Independent | 700 | 1% |
| Shahul Hameed, S. | Independent | 422 | 0% |
Pudukkottai Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Rajkumar Vijaya Raghunatha Tondaman
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
36,406
Lead: 17,054
|
42% |
| C. Anbarasan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 19,352 | 22% |
| K. Chindambaram | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 19,217 | 22% |
| A. Karuppiah Udayar | Janta Party | 8,175 | 10% |
| J. Muthukrishnan | Independent | 1,103 | 1% |
| M. Uthrapathy | Independent | 937 | 1% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
DMK 50%
INC 50%
DMK won 4 times and INC won 4 times since 1977 elections.
Pudukkottai MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Muthuraja | DMK | 85,802 | 13,001 | 47.70% |
| 2016 | Periyannan Arassu | DMK | 66,739 | 2,084 | 39.57% |
| 2011 | Muthukumaran.p | CPI | 65,466 | 3,101 | 46.78% |
| 2006 | Nedunchezhian, R | AIADMK | 64,319 | 1,950 | 42% |
| 2001 | Dr. Vijayabasker.c | AIADMK | 77,627 | 28,183 | 54% |
| 1996 | Periannan A. | DMK | 79,205 | 42,783 | 54% |
| 1991 | Swaminathan C. | INC | 82,205 | 43,399 | 65% |
| 1989 | Periyannan A. | DMK | 45,534 | 19,280 | 36% |
| 1984 | J.mohamed Gani | INC | 63,877 | 37,663 | 59% |
| 1980 | Rajkumar Vijaya Regunatha Thondaiman | INC(I) | 47,660 | 1,273 | 49% |
| 1977 | R. Rajkumar Vijaya Raghunatha Tondaman | INC | 36,406 | 17,054 | 42% |
Source: ECI
Pudukkottai Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Muthuraja | DMK |
85,802
(Lead: 13,001)
|
47.70% |
| Karthik Thondaimaan | AIADMK | 72,801 | 40.47% | |
| 2016 | Periyannan Arassu | DMK |
66,739
(Lead: 2,084)
|
39.57% |
| Karthik Thondaiman | AIADMK | 64,655 | 38.34% | |
| 2011 | Muthukumaran.p | CPI |
65,466
(Lead: 3,101)
|
46.78% |
| Periyannan Arassu | DMK | 62,365 | 44.56% | |
| 2006 | Nedunchezhian, R | AIADMK |
64,319
(Lead: 1,950)
|
42% |
| Jaffarali, M. | DMK | 62,369 | 41% | |
| 2001 | Dr. Vijayabasker.c | AIADMK |
77,627
(Lead: 28,183)
|
54% |
| Periyannan Arasu | DMK | 49,444 | 34% | |
| 1996 | Periannan A. | DMK |
79,205
(Lead: 42,783)
|
54% |
| Swaminathan S.c. | INC | 36,422 | 25% | |
| 1991 | Swaminathan C. | INC |
82,205
(Lead: 43,399)
|
65% |
| Mani V. N. | DMK | 38,806 | 31% | |
| 1989 | Periyannan A. | DMK |
45,534
(Lead: 19,280)
|
36% |
| Erama Veerappan | ADK(JR) | 26,254 | 21% | |
| 1984 | J.mohamed Gani | INC |
63,877
(Lead: 37,663)
|
59% |
| K.r. Subbiah | CPI | 26,214 | 24% | |
| 1980 | Rajkumar Vijaya Regunatha Thondaiman | INC(I) |
47,660
(Lead: 1,273)
|
49% |
| Subbiah, K. R. | CPI | 46,387 | 48% | |
| 1977 | R. Rajkumar Vijaya Raghunatha Tondaman | INC |
36,406
(Lead: 17,054)
|
42% |
| C. Anbarasan | AIADMK | 19,352 | 22% |
Source: ECI
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Tamil Nadu Pudukkottai Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Pudukkottai Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Muthuraja of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Pudukkottai Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Karthik Thondaimaan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 13001 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Pudukkottai constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Pudukkottai constituency is 50% DMK and 50% INC, with DMK won 4 times and INC won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Pudukkottai Assembly Election?
Muthuraja (DMK) received 47.70% vote share.
Karthik Thondaimaan (AIADMK) received 40.47% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Pudukkottai Assembly Election?
Muthuraja (DMK) won the 2021 election with 85802 votes, leading by 13001 votes and securing a 47.70% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Pudukkottai Assembly constituency fall under?
The Pudukkottai Assembly constituency falls under the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency of Pudukkottai district.
What was the margin of victory in the Pudukkottai Assembly Election 2021?
Muthuraja (DMK) won the Pudukkottai Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 13001 votes over Karthik Thondaimaan (AIADMK).
What are the key constituencies in the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha area?
The Pudukkottai Assembly constituency is part of the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli West, Tiruchirappalli East, Thiruverumbur, Gandharvakottai(sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Pudukkottai Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Pudukkottai Assembly Election 2021 were:
Muthuraja (DMK)
Karthik Thondaimaan (AIADMK)
Sasikumar (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Muthuraja (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Pudukkottai Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Pudukkottai Assembly Election 2021 was 72.94%
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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