Udhagamandalam Assembly Elections 2026
Udhagamandalam is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Nilgiris district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Indian National Congress. R.ganesh, from Indian National Congress defeated Bhojarajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 5348 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Ragupathu Deepan enters the fray.
Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency is part of the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate A. Raja won the Nilgiris parliamentary seat by defeating Dr. L Murugan of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 240585 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Udhagamandalam assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Udhagamandalam Candidates List
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results 2021 to 2011
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Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R.ganesh
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
65,530
Lead: 5,348
|
46.44% |
| Bhojarajan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 60,182 | 42.65% |
| Jayakumar | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 6,381 | 4.52% |
| Suresh Babu | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 4,935 | 3.50% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,376 | 0.98% |
| Lachumanan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 1,273 | 0.90% |
| Arokiyanathan, B. | Independent | 514 | 0.36% |
| Vinothkumar, M.a. | Independent | 431 | 0.31% |
| Krishnamurthi, B. | Independent | 255 | 0.18% |
| A. Sardar Babu, B.com. | Independent | 225 | 0.16% |
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesh R.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
67,747
Lead: 10,418
|
49.36% |
| Vinoth | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 57,329 | 41.77% |
| Raman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 5,818 | 4.24% |
| King Narcissus K. | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 3,111 | 2.27% |
| Others | Others | 2,912 | 2.12% |
| Balraj M. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 781 | 0.57% |
| Jagan R. | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 748 | 0.55% |
| Subramani N. | Gandhiya Makkal Iyakkam | 554 | 0.40% |
| Jalal Ali S. | India Dravida Makkal Munnetra Katchi | 427 | 0.31% |
| Manogaran B. | Independent | 388 | 0.28% |
| Venugopal D. | Independent | 340 | 0.25% |
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Budhichandhiran
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
61,605
Lead: 7,545
|
50.22% |
| Ganesh.r | Indian National Congress | 54,060 | 44.07% |
| Kumaran.b | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,716 | 2.21% |
| Selvaraj.d | Independent | 1,743 | 1.42% |
| Inthira Raj.j | Independent | 590 | 0.48% |
| Kutty Krishnan | Independent | 508 | 0.41% |
| Sethumadhavan.m.c | Bahujan Samaj Party | 485 | 0.40% |
| Ganeshan.r | Independent | 282 | 0.23% |
| Suresh Kumar.b | Independent | 280 | 0.23% |
| Ganesh.r | Independent | 226 | 0.18% |
| Chandran.m | Independent | 180 | 0.15% |
Strike Rate
Udhagamandalam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R.ganesh | INC | 65,530 | 5,348 | 46.44% |
| 2016 | Ganesh R. | INC | 67,747 | 10,418 | 49.36% |
| 2011 | Budhichandhiran | AIADMK | 61,605 | 7,545 | 50.22% |
Udhagamandalam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R.ganesh | INC |
65,530
(Lead: 5,348)
|
46.44% |
| Bhojarajan | BJP | 60,182 | 42.65% | |
| 2016 | Ganesh R. | INC |
67,747
(Lead: 10,418)
|
49.36% |
| Vinoth | AIADMK | 57,329 | 41.77% | |
| 2011 | Budhichandhiran | AIADMK |
61,605
(Lead: 7,545)
|
50.22% |
| Ganesh.r | INC | 54,060 | 44.07% |
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Tamil Nadu Udhagamandalam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Udhagamandalam Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
R.ganesh of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Udhagamandalam Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Bhojarajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 5348 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Udhagamandalam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Udhagamandalam constituency is 67% INC and 33% AIADMK, with INC won 2 times and AIADMK won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Udhagamandalam Assembly Election?
R.ganesh (INC) received 46.44% vote share.
Bhojarajan (BJP) received 42.65% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Udhagamandalam Assembly Election?
R.ganesh (INC) won the 2021 election with 65530 votes, leading by 5348 votes and securing a 46.44% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency fall under?
The Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency falls under the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of The Nilgiris district.
What was the margin of victory in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2021?
R.ganesh (INC) won the Udhagamandalam Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 5348 votes over Bhojarajan (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency is part of the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Bhavanisagar, Gudalur (sc), Coonoor, Mettuppalayam, Avanashi (sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2021 were:
R.ganesh (INC)
Bhojarajan (BJP)
Jayakumar (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with R.ganesh (INC) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2021 was 67.05%
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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