Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Elections 2026
Thiruvaiyaru is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Thanjavur district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Durai Chandrasekaran, from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam defeated Poondi S.venkatesan of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 53650 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Senthilnathan enters the fray.
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly constituency is part of the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Murasoli won the Thanjavur parliamentary seat by defeating Sivasesan of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam with a margin of 319583 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Thiruvaiyaru assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Durai Chandrasekaran
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
103,210
Lead: 53,650
|
48.82% |
| Poondi S.venkatesan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 49,560 | 23.44% |
| Velu. Karthikeyan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 37,469 | 17.72% |
| Senthilnathan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 15,820 | 7.48% |
| Uthirapathi, G. | Puthiya Tamilagam | 1,215 | 0.57% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,180 | 0.56% |
| Thirumaran, P.s. | Independent | 1,093 | 0.52% |
| Aswin | Bahujan Samaj Party | 530 | 0.25% |
| Rajkumar, R. | Independent | 368 | 0.17% |
| Vijayakumar, S. | Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 257 | 0.12% |
| Backiyaraj, V. | Anaithu Makkal Arasiyal Katchi | 252 | 0.12% |
| Singaravadivel, S. | Independent | 240 | 0.11% |
| Sivaraman, T. | Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi, | 236 | 0.11% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Durai.chandrasekaran
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
100,043
Lead: 14,343
|
49.76% |
| M.g.m.subramanian | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 85,700 | 42.63% |
| V.jeevakumar | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 8,604 | 4.28% |
| Others | Others | 1,987 | 0.99% |
| K.r.shanmugham | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,806 | 0.90% |
| R.kanakaraj | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,571 | 0.78% |
| T.kamaraj | Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazagham | 1,161 | 0.58% |
| S.simiyon Xavierraj | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1,072 | 0.53% |
| A.mohanraj | Independent | 566 | 0.28% |
| R.rajkumar | Independent | 520 | 0.26% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M.rethinasami
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
88,784
Lead: 12,962
|
51.11% |
| S. Aranganathan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 75,822 | 43.65% |
| G. Muthukumar | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 4,879 | 2.81% |
| D. Rajesh Kannan | Akhila India Jananayaka Makkal Katchi (dr. Isaac) | 1,408 | 0.81% |
| J. Sivakumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,276 | 0.73% |
| M. Arangarajan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 911 | 0.52% |
| C. Raja Socrates | Peoples Party Of India(secular) | 626 | 0.36% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chandrasekaran.durai
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
52,723
Lead: 366
|
46% |
| Govindarajan.durai | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 52,357 | 46% |
| Mahendran.n | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 6,420 | 6% |
| Kumaravelu.c | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,246 | 1% |
| Suresh.t | Bahujan Samaj Party | 868 | 1% |
| Rajesh.k | Independent | 688 | 1% |
| Mathiazhagan.a | Independent | 596 | 1% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ayyaru Vandayar K.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
55,579
Lead: 15,689
|
55% |
| Chandrasekaran Durai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 39,890 | 39% |
| Madhiyazhagan.r | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 3,420 | 3% |
| Vijayan .u | Independent | 1,491 | 1% |
| Chandrasekaran. M | Independent | 636 | 1% |
| Manikkodi.k Tmt | Janata Dal (secular) | 503 | 1% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chandrasekaran D.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
57,429
Lead: 27,011
|
54% |
| Subramanian M. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 30,418 | 29% |
| Jeevakumar V. | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 9,489 | 9% |
| Vasuki Jayaraman J. | Independent | 2,551 | 2% |
| Sivakumar J. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 826 | 1% |
| Subramanian A. | Independent | 326 | 0% |
| Baskaran L. | Independent | 253 | 0% |
| Raja A.m. | Independent | 228 | 0% |
| Jothiraj G. | Anaithinthiya Thamizhaga Munnetra Kazhag | 165 | 0% |
| Vasudevan @ Vijayaraja | Independent | 156 | 0% |
| Haja Mydeen M.a. | Independent | 133 | 0% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kalaiperumal P.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
52,723
Lead: 18,474
|
58% |
| Chandrasekaran Durai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,249 | 38% |
| Govindasamy A. R. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 1,037 | 1% |
| Santhakumar A. | Independent | 192 | 0% |
| Pichaiya Mullakudi M. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 181 | 0% |
| Jaibonisas M. | Ulaga Makkal Nala Mahizi Sinthannyalar Kazhagam | 99 | 0% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chandraseharan Durai
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
36,981
Lead: 10,643
|
38% |
| Svajiganesan Alias Ganesan V.c. | Independent | 26,338 | 27% |
| Arumugahonnamundar P. | Indian National Congress | 14,346 | 15% |
| Maruthaiyan Azhi Ko. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 13,435 | 14% |
| Solomon Raj M. | Independent | 2,457 | 3% |
| Pazhanimanickam Ka | Independent | 1,536 | 2% |
| Ramaiyan Muthu | Independent | 509 | 1% |
| Maradhaiyan P. | Independent | 497 | 1% |
| Murugesan | Tamil Nadu Congress(k) | 270 | 0% |
| Palaniyandi P.c. | Independent | 133 | 0% |
| Sellaiyan Venniar R. | Independent | 75 | 0% |
| Thangadurai M.a. | Independent | 40 | 0% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Durai Govindarajan
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
46,974
Lead: 13,089
|
52% |
| Ramamurthy A. | Tamil Nadu Congress(K) | 33,885 | 37% |
| Prabhakaran, T. | Indian Congress (j) | 1,371 | 2% |
| Chinnaiah, M. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 711 | 1% |
| Subramanian, D. | Independent | 580 | 1% |
| Joseph S. | Independent | 330 | 0% |
| Kraumbaeram K. | Independent | 189 | 0% |
| Durairaj, K.s | Independent | 153 | 0% |
| Saliamangalam Kavignar Kalumaiyan, V. | Independent | 69 | 0% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Subramanian, M.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
42,636
Lead: 42,636
|
55% |
| Elangovan, G. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 0 | 42% |
| Saliamangalam Kavignar Kulumaiyan, V. | Independent | 810 | 1% |
| Swayamprakasam, S. | Independent | 701 | 1% |
| Sundararajan, V. | Independent | 208 | 0% |
Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G. Elangovan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
28,500
Lead: 5,303
|
36% |
| P.c. Palaniyandi | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 23,197 | 30% |
| A. Ramamurthy | Indian National Congress | 16,062 | 21% |
| T.v.a. Natarajan | Janta Party | 6,038 | 8% |
| R. Thangiayan | Independent | 2,633 | 3% |
| T.s. Radhagrishnan | Independent | 677 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Thiruvaiyaru MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Durai Chandrasekaran | DMK | 103,210 | 53,650 | 48.82% |
| 2016 | Durai.chandrasekaran | DMK | 100,043 | 14,343 | 49.76% |
| 2011 | M.rethinasami | AIADMK | 88,784 | 12,962 | 51.11% |
| 2006 | Chandrasekaran.durai | DMK | 52,723 | 366 | 46% |
| 2001 | Ayyaru Vandayar K. | AIADMK | 55,579 | 15,689 | 55% |
| 1996 | Chandrasekaran D. | DMK | 57,429 | 27,011 | 54% |
| 1991 | Kalaiperumal P. | AIADMK | 52,723 | 18,474 | 58% |
| 1989 | Chandraseharan Durai | DMK | 36,981 | 10,643 | 38% |
| 1984 | Durai Govindarajan | AIADMK | 46,974 | 13,089 | 52% |
| 1980 | Subramanian, M. | AIADMK | 42,636 | 42,636 | 55% |
| 1977 | G. Elangovan | DMK | 28,500 | 5,303 | 36% |
Thiruvaiyaru Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Durai Chandrasekaran | DMK |
103,210
(Lead: 53,650)
|
48.82% |
| Poondi S.venkatesan | BJP | 49,560 | 23.44% | |
| 2016 | Durai.chandrasekaran | DMK |
100,043
(Lead: 14,343)
|
49.76% |
| M.g.m.subramanian | AIADMK | 85,700 | 42.63% | |
| 2011 | M.rethinasami | AIADMK |
88,784
(Lead: 12,962)
|
51.11% |
| S. Aranganathan | DMK | 75,822 | 43.65% | |
| 2006 | Chandrasekaran.durai | DMK |
52,723
(Lead: 366)
|
46% |
| Govindarajan.durai | AIADMK | 52,357 | 46% | |
| 2001 | Ayyaru Vandayar K. | AIADMK |
55,579
(Lead: 15,689)
|
55% |
| Chandrasekaran Durai | DMK | 39,890 | 39% | |
| 1996 | Chandrasekaran D. | DMK |
57,429
(Lead: 27,011)
|
54% |
| Subramanian M. | AIADMK | 30,418 | 29% | |
| 1991 | Kalaiperumal P. | AIADMK |
52,723
(Lead: 18,474)
|
58% |
| Chandrasekaran Durai | DMK | 34,249 | 38% | |
| 1989 | Chandraseharan Durai | DMK |
36,981
(Lead: 10,643)
|
38% |
| Svajiganesan Alias Ganesan V.c. | IND | 26,338 | 27% | |
| 1984 | Durai Govindarajan | AIADMK |
46,974
(Lead: 13,089)
|
52% |
| Ramamurthy A. | TNC(K) | 33,885 | 37% | |
| 1980 | Subramanian, M. | AIADMK |
42,636
(Lead: 42,636)
|
55% |
| Elangovan, G. | DMK | 0 | 42% | |
| 1977 | G. Elangovan | DMK |
28,500
(Lead: 5,303)
|
36% |
| P.c. Palaniyandi | AIADMK | 23,197 | 30% |
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Tamil Nadu Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Durai Chandrasekaran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Poondi S.venkatesan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 53650 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Thiruvaiyaru constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Thiruvaiyaru constituency is 55% DMK and 45% AIADMK, with DMK won 6 times and AIADMK won 5 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election?
Durai Chandrasekaran (DMK) received 48.82% vote share.
Poondi S.venkatesan (BJP) received 23.44% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election?
Durai Chandrasekaran (DMK) won the 2021 election with 103210 votes, leading by 53650 votes and securing a 48.82% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly constituency fall under?
The Thiruvaiyaru Assembly constituency falls under the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency of Thanjavur district.
What was the margin of victory in the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election 2021?
Durai Chandrasekaran (DMK) won the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 53650 votes over Poondi S.venkatesan (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Thanjavur Lok Sabha area?
The Thiruvaiyaru Assembly constituency is part of the Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Mannargudi, Thanjavur, Orathanadu, Pattukkottai, Peravurani.
Who were the top candidates for the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election 2021 were:
Durai Chandrasekaran (DMK)
Poondi S.venkatesan (BJP)
Velu. Karthikeyan (AMMK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Durai Chandrasekaran (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Thiruvaiyaru Assembly Election 2021 was 78.13%
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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