Thirunallar Assembly Election Results 2026
The Thirunallar constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 88.48% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
G.N.S. Rajasekaran of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating R. Kamalakannan of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 9526 votes.The Thirunallar Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Ve. Vaithilingam won the Pondicherry Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 136516 votes, defeating A Namassivayam of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Below you can find the Thirunallar Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Thirunallar Candidates List
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Thirunallar Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G.n.s. Rajasekaran
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
16,829
Lead:
9,526
|
60% |
| R. Kamalakannan | Indian National Congress | 7,303 | 26% |
| A Raja Mohammad | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 3,201 | 11% |
| S Vinoth | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 281 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 133 | 0% |
| Antho. John Peetter | Independent | 77 | 0% |
| Chandramouliswarar A.r. | Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi | 62 | 0% |
| M.p. Simon Raj | Independent | 36 | 0% |
| N.v.r. Arivoli | Independent | 29 | 0% |
| M. Vasanthkumar | Independent | 15 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pr. Siva
Winner
|
Independent |
9,796
Lead:
1,380
|
36% |
| Rajasekaran | Bharatiya Janata Party | 8,416 | 31% |
| Kamalakannan | Indian National Congress | 7,731 | 29% |
| Sikkandar Badsha | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 347 | 1% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 173 | 1% |
| K. Guru @ Sintha | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 127 | 0% |
| M. Mariappane | Independent | 88 | 0% |
| S. Vinoth | Independent | 71 | 0% |
| P. Simonraj | Independent | 67 | 0% |
| Dharbaranyam | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 58 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Kamalakkannan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
13,138
Lead:
2,875
|
51% |
| P. R. Siva @ Sivasakthi | All India N.r. Congress | 10,263 | 40% |
| K.devamani | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,261 | 5% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 233 | 1% |
| G. Murugaiyan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 220 | 1% |
| Ambalavanan | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 129 | 1% |
| Lourdumary. R | Independent | 115 | 0% |
| J. Senthil Murugan | Independent | 68 | 0% |
| R. Mariappan | Independent | 59 | 0% |
| K. Rajavelu | Bharatiya Janta Party | 52 | 0% |
| Seethapathi | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 38 | 0% |
| Sabarikanth | Independent | 35 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.r. Siva
Winner
|
All India N.r. Congress |
11,702
Lead:
840
|
51% |
| R. Kamalakannan | Indian National Congress | 10,862 | 47% |
| G. Chandrasekaran | Independent | 198 | 1% |
| M. Srinivasan | Independent | 174 | 1% |
| V. Maheswari | Bahujan Samaj Party | 114 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.r.siva
Winner
|
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
7,237
Lead:
285
|
50% |
| Kamalakkannan.r | Indian National Congress | 6,952 | 48% |
| Arumugam.j | Bharatiya Janta Party | 177 | 1% |
| Sivakumar.r | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 109 | 1% |
| Sadick Ali.m | Bahujan Samaj Party | 90 | 1% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Kamalakkannan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
5,390
Lead:
775
|
42% |
| Arivoli .n.v.r. | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 4,615 | 36% |
| S. Ambalavanan | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 2,827 | 22% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Kamalakannan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
6,063
Lead:
1,125
|
47% |
| A. Soundarengan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 4,938 | 39% |
| S. Ambalavanan | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,492 | 12% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Soundararengan
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
4,401
Lead:
1,407
|
40% |
| R. Kamalakkannan | Independent | 2,994 | 27% |
| S. P. Selvashanmugham | Indian National Congress | 2,357 | 21% |
| S. Ambalavanan | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 782 | 7% |
| D. K. Durairaj | Independent | 50 | 0% |
| A. Soundirasamy | Independent | 41 | 0% |
| A. Haj Mohamed | Independent | 14 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (1990)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R. Kamalakkannan
Winner
|
Independent |
4,124
Lead:
426
|
36% |
| A. Soundararengan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 3,698 | 32% |
| P. Sathiadasan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 2,487 | 21% |
| S. Ambalavanan | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,095 | 9% |
| Pon. Selvaraj | Janata Party (jp) | 135 | 1% |
| D. K. Durairaj | Independent | 14 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. Sonudararengan
Winner
|
Independent |
4,246
Lead:
771
|
45% |
| R. Kamalakkannan | Dravida Munetra Kazhagam | 3,475 | 37% |
| N. Ramadass | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 1,325 | 14% |
| D. Ramadoss | Janta Party | 311 | 3% |
| N. Shanthi | Independent | 38 | 0% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
N. V. Ramalingam
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
3,573
Lead:
173
|
42% |
| A. Soundararengam | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,400 | 40% |
| V. Arunachalam | Independent | 629 | 7% |
| R. Renganathan | Independent | 222 | 3% |
| S. R. Indirsetan | Independent | 216 | 3% |
Thirunallar Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
N.v. Ramalingam
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
2,654
Lead:
278
|
34% |
| A. Soundarangan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 2,376 | 30% |
| P. Shanmugam | Indian National Congress | 1,811 | 23% |
| S. Aragasamy | Janta Party | 952 | 12% |
Strike Rate
Thirunallar MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | G.n.s. Rajasekaran | BJP | 16,829 | 9,526 | 60% |
| 2021 | Pr. Siva | IND | 9,796 | 1,380 | 36% |
| 2016 | R. Kamalakkannan | INC | 13,138 | 2,875 | 51% |
| 2011 | P.r. Siva | AINRC | 11,702 | 840 | 51% |
| 2006 | P.r.siva | MDMK | 7,237 | 285 | 50% |
| 2001 | R. Kamalakkannan | INC | 5,390 | 775 | 42% |
| 1996 | R. Kamalakannan | INC | 6,063 | 1,125 | 47% |
| 1991 | A. Soundararengan | DMK | 4,401 | 1,407 | 40% |
| 1990 | R. Kamalakkannan | IND | 4,124 | 426 | 36% |
| 1985 | A. Sonudararengan | IND | 4,246 | 771 | 45% |
| 1980 | N. V. Ramalingam | DMK | 3,573 | 173 | 42% |
| 1977 | N.v. Ramalingam | DMK | 2,654 | 278 | 34% |
Thirunallar Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | G.n.s. Rajasekaran | BJP |
16,829
(Lead:
9,526)
|
60% |
| R. Kamalakannan | INC | 7,303 | 26% | |
| 2021 | Pr. Siva | IND |
9,796
(Lead:
1,380)
|
36% |
| Rajasekaran | BJP | 8,416 | 31% | |
| 2016 | R. Kamalakkannan | INC |
13,138
(Lead:
2,875)
|
51% |
| P. R. Siva @ Sivasakthi | AINRC | 10,263 | 40% | |
| 2011 | P.r. Siva | AINRC |
11,702
(Lead:
840)
|
51% |
| R. Kamalakannan | INC | 10,862 | 47% | |
| 2006 | P.r.siva | MDMK |
7,237
(Lead:
285)
|
50% |
| Kamalakkannan.r | INC | 6,952 | 48% | |
| 2001 | R. Kamalakkannan | INC |
5,390
(Lead:
775)
|
42% |
| Arivoli .n.v.r. | DMK | 4,615 | 36% | |
| 1996 | R. Kamalakannan | INC |
6,063
(Lead:
1,125)
|
47% |
| A. Soundarengan | DMK | 4,938 | 39% | |
| 1991 | A. Soundararengan | DMK |
4,401
(Lead:
1,407)
|
40% |
| R. Kamalakkannan | IND | 2,994 | 27% | |
| 1990 | R. Kamalakkannan | IND |
4,124
(Lead:
426)
|
36% |
| A. Soundararengan | DMK | 3,698 | 32% | |
| 1985 | A. Sonudararengan | IND |
4,246
(Lead:
771)
|
45% |
| R. Kamalakkannan | DMK | 3,475 | 37% | |
| 1980 | N. V. Ramalingam | DMK |
3,573
(Lead:
173)
|
42% |
| A. Soundararengam | AIADMK | 3,400 | 40% | |
| 1977 | N.v. Ramalingam | DMK |
2,654
(Lead:
278)
|
34% |
| A. Soundarangan | AIADMK | 2,376 | 30% |
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Puducherry Thirunallar Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Thirunallar Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
G.n.s. Rajasekaran of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Thirunallar Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating R. Kamalakannan of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 9526 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Thirunallar constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Thirunallar constituency is 50% IND and 50% INC, with IND won 3 times and INC won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Thirunallar Assembly Election?
G.n.s. Rajasekaran (BJP) received 60% vote share.
R. Kamalakannan (INC) received 26% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Thirunallar Assembly Election?
G.n.s. Rajasekaran (BJP) won the 2026 election with 16829 votes, leading by 9526 votes and securing a 60% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Thirunallar Assembly constituency fall under?
The Thirunallar Assembly constituency falls under the Pondicherry Lok Sabha constituency of Karaikal district.
What was the margin of victory in the Thirunallar Assembly Election 2026?
G.n.s. Rajasekaran (BJP) won the Thirunallar Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 9526 votes over R. Kamalakannan (INC).
What are the key constituencies in the Pondicherry Lok Sabha area?
The Thirunallar 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, Orleampeth, Nellithope, Mudaliarpet, Ariankuppam, Manavely, Embalam (sc), Nettapakkam (sc), Bahour, Nedungadu (sc), Karaikal North, Karaikal South, Neravy- T.r. Pattin, Mahe, Yanam.
Who were the top candidates for the Thirunallar Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Thirunallar Assembly Election 2026 were:
G.n.s. Rajasekaran (BJP)
R. Kamalakannan (INC)
A Raja Mohammad (TVK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with G.n.s. Rajasekaran (BJP) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Thirunallar Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Thirunallar Assembly Election 2026 was 88.48%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. 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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